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avformat-54 (1).dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f299a6de2d0a34195e32deb05ddeec87
Latest seen 2026-03-18 23:00:38 (2 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:35 (9 years ago)
Size 217 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:35 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-18 23:00:38 (2 months ago).

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. 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.

File context

avformat-54 (1).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-18 23:00:38 (2 months 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.

File Details

MD5: f299a6de2d0a34195e32deb05ddeec87
Size: 217 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 04:03:35 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-18 23:00:38 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-18 23:00:38 (2 months ago)

Common Places:

%localappdata%\host app service\engine
%localappdata%\pokki\engine
%localappdata%\sweetlabs app platform\engine
%localappdata%\pokki\engine-old
%localappdata%\host app service\engine-old
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\pokki
%localappdata%\sweetlabs app platform

ThreatInfo has observed avformat-54 (1).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
avformat-54.dll avformat-54 (1).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 avformat-54 (1).dll across 76 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 9.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 9.3% 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 73.9%
Windows 8.1 21.7%
Windows 7 4.0%
Windows 8 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for avformat-54 (1).dll is Windows 10 with 73.9% 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

avformat-54 (1).dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00001058
Image base 0x69900000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 221696

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

.text 155136 bytes · 70.0% of section data
MD5 8044ddaed240db4b65bb5c2e8456fb42
.data 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 4a013698296e8ff8cf19e74b8378db10
.rdata 33792 bytes · 15.2% of section data
MD5 11913b15bbd8e40e5deb92371ff32f19
/4 18432 bytes · 8.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6e6f85f3a574d7bc70d6d64ed37d0ce5
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 3584 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 2057bfca31b8b456cb000664f60c8d68
.idata 4608 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 42cdf368edbf874804cdeea6821bd952
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 4ff06e6f9d693d6b095cb4dad9e1fcee
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 e9909bbcf3b88ade6129ec8b80af557b
.reloc 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 d1f462762830a1a5c1e2b324980c0490

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 f299a6de2d0a34195e32deb05ddeec87.
  • 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.