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aehelp.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e4dd510c873df7cbf41478056a7b7d9d
Latest seen 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2025-09-29 23:01:01 (8 months ago)
Size 419 KB
Product AVHELP

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-09-29 23:01:01 (8 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks 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 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks 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: e4dd510c873df7cbf41478056a7b7d9d
Size: 419 KB
First Published: 2025-09-29 23:01:01 (8 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks 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%\outbyte\avarmor\5.x
%programfiles%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\coresdk
%programfiles%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\updatebackup\coresdk

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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for aehelp.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0002c8f0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 408064

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

.text 257024 bytes · 63.0% of section data
MD5 bec4f27e9eaa37a71a55e6a2ab22828a
.rdata 67072 bytes · 16.4% of section data
MD5 c41ac30f6356a5f875ea29b1abb47888
.data 61440 bytes · 15.1% of section data
MD5 dc5b93d45c884da5b09f258099b97405
.pdata 12800 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 23a25ec085bc92a683e9c1b1cab47d9b
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 85f97d802cbb2d770b3f26386dc33555
.reloc 7680 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 e1e1d141099ee02332a2070461f22a7e

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 e4dd510c873df7cbf41478056a7b7d9d.
  • 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.