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aehelp.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c8296f2b8f1948726e023bc814536173
Latest seen 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (a month ago)
First seen 2022-07-28 23:27:10 (3 years ago)
Size 333 KB
Product AVHELP

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-07-28 23:27:10 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: AVHELP.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

aehelp.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVHELP. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (a month ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: AVHELP
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: c8296f2b8f1948726e023bc814536173
Size: 333 KB
First Published: 2022-07-28 23:27:10 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (a month ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-04 23:01:16 (a month ago)
Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on aehelp.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%\totalav
%commonappdata%\restoro
%programfiles%\scanguard
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates
%appdata%\shield antivirus
%sysdrive%\rei
%programfiles%\totalav\savapi\avupdate_backup\savapi4-ave2\win32
%programfiles%\pcprotect

ThreatInfo has observed aehelp.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Windows 10 99.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for aehelp.dll is Windows 10 with 99.1% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

aehelp.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00027db1
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 314880

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 221184 bytes · 70.2% of section data
MD5 7ea6b5c6c420bc891b24e8f58ff937a7
.rdata 39424 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 4c8b06cbbf26095d615972d9b22b6ab0
.data 41472 bytes · 13.2% of section data
MD5 97874951139fbcead31b940f74974eb2
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 fa47c5ac1c24422380e6b30250df6142
.reloc 11264 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 5e407bde4139021e3e1e3ea9bebd33a0

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with c8296f2b8f1948726e023bc814536173.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.