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aehelp_IObitDel.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 189679348cecebd814ccf11f0be048ff
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:52:37 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-30 16:16:57 (8 years ago)
Size 292 KB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Product AVHELP
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-30 16:16:57 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:52:37 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. Product metadata: AVHELP.

Digital signature

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

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

aehelp_IObitDel.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVHELP. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-09 23:52:37 (3 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: AVHELP
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
MD5: 189679348cecebd814ccf11f0be048ff
Size: 292 KB
First Published: 2017-08-30 16:16:57 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:52:37 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:52:37 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Status: Valid

The signature on aehelp_IObitDel.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\totalav\savapi
%sysdrive%\rei\av
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi
%programfiles%\sheed antivirus
%programfiles%\essentware\pckav\engine
%commonappdata%\reimage protector\av
%programfiles%\tweakbit\anti-malware\engine
%programfiles%\totalav
%programfiles%\scanguard
%sysdrive%\rei

ThreatInfo has observed aehelp_IObitDel.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.

File Names:

2 observed names
aehelp.dll aehelp_IObitDel.dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen aehelp_IObitDel.dll across 72 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 29.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 29.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 64.9%
Windows 7 16.8%
Windows 8 11.6%
Windows 8.1 4.3%
Windows XP 1.3%
Windows Vista 1.0%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for aehelp_IObitDel.dll is Windows 10 with 64.9% 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.

Analysis

aehelp_IObitDel.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 0x0002621a
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 274432

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

.text 188416 bytes · 68.7% of section data
MD5 fec28e4acfbec02e5b68812d01203013
.rdata 24576 bytes · 9.0% of section data
MD5 e20c656e909c5e0fe6aebe0a23809b3a
.data 45056 bytes · 16.4% of section data
MD5 7dfc426d0f71499e8d4941da41fb9532
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 2d938bd1c45deeb9fe7fa58ec20d4f1f
.reloc 12288 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 c0b667171d9681a6b5086eca8557fccf

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 189679348cecebd814ccf11f0be048ff.
  • 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.