GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ax.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-10-28 20:42:43 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-05 23:01:31 (a month ago).
Signed by Restoro Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
ax.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Restoro. The reported company name is Restoro. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-05 23:01:31 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Restoro |
| Company Name: | Restoro |
| MD5: | 00f0cc5beb0f5fe2e53dc8bffc58a358 |
| Size: | 280 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-10-28 20:42:43 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-05 23:01:31 (a month ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-05 23:01:31 (a month ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Restoro Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ax.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed ax.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.
Geography:
34 observed countriesThe strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 21.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for ax.dll is Windows 10 with 93.8% 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
ax.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
8a2d387027faa355a84ea525d80d4955
8c5b3c920e6991ffcb094b52284c601a
66e5ee6051c12ed57c27e49136af1720
58491d0ebc0a7b5b3550adf6c6810753
6f12bfd593ffb6529e2d77f17c1b602c
092a4e6bccab63564fe47381ad753460
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.