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browse~3.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c0b4c86dc204ed1d2c1ecb04d3260872
Latest seen 2025-03-29 23:01:30 (a year ago)
First seen 2018-07-21 00:13:52 (7 years ago)
Size 48 KB
Publisher TweakBit
Product PCRepairKit
Signed by Tweakbit Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-21 00:13:52 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-29 23:01:30 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: TweakBit. Product metadata: PCRepairKit.

Digital signature

Signed by Tweakbit Pty Ltd. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

browse~3.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PCRepairKit. The reported company name is TweakBit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-29 23:01:30 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: PCRepairKit
Company Name: TweakBit
MD5: c0b4c86dc204ed1d2c1ecb04d3260872
Size: 48 KB
First Published: 2018-07-21 00:13:52 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-03-29 23:01:30 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-03-29 23:01:30 (a year ago)
Signed By: Tweakbit Pty Ltd
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on browse~3.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%profile%\downloads\1cdiy.tweakbit.pcrepairkit.1.8.3.24.multilingual.portable.rar\1cdiy.tweakbit.pcrepairkit.1.8.3.24.multilingual.portable\app
%sysdrive%\progra~2\tweakbit
%programfiles%\tweakbit
%sysdrive%\totalc~1\programm\hdd
%sysdrive%\progra~1\tweakbit
%sysdrive%\programme\tweakbit
%profile%\downloads\tweakbit.pcrepairkit.1.8.3.24.portable\app
%mydoc%\norton utilities 16\recovered files\c\program files\tweakbit

ThreatInfo has observed browse~3.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.

BrowserCareHelper.Agent.x32.dll browse~2.dll browse~3.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.

Windows 10 64.7%
Windows 7 23.5%
Windows XP 11.8%

The most common operating system signal for browse~3.dll is Windows 10 with 64.7% 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.

browse~3.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 0x000051c0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 32768

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

.text 13824 bytes · 42.2% of section data
MD5 b6f895bba9ed86479274a58350e599e3
.itext 512 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 217811c3408d6325be4ff2997a9a30ee
.data 512 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 3a077824897c57caceb3904dc1796ad3
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 10752 bytes · 32.8% of section data
MD5 6906896057ea17ce3f21990c5e560b98
.edata 512 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 dcf3a890f829845073963ee756379788
.reloc 1536 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 9f40e4f3ba89dffb47f50e088f7342c2
.rsrc 5120 bytes · 15.6% of section data
MD5 ee9f06b956c287d2b907cab220a89f93

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 c0b4c86dc204ed1d2c1ecb04d3260872.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.