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cnwUpdateManagerPTB.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6a48ae2ae59a36ccc52dc80084d5136e
Latest seen 2026-01-21 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
First seen 2026-01-21 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher CANON INC.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-01-21 23:00:57 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-21 23:00:57 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: CANON INC.. Product metadata: cnwUpdateManager.

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.

cnwUpdateManagerPTB.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with cnwUpdateManager. The reported company name is CANON INC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-21 23:00:57 (4 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.

Product Name: cnwUpdateManager
Company Name: CANON INC.
MD5: 6a48ae2ae59a36ccc52dc80084d5136e
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2026-01-21 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-21 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-21 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed cnwUpdateManagerPTB.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 cnwUpdateManagerPTB.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.

cnwUpdateManagerPTB.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
Image base

PE Sections:

Sections 2
Raw data 1390080

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

.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 fd505e6bab1d1cdb466526dec2be5390
.rsrc 1389568 bytes · 100.0% of section data
MD5 1d9e7daea0b9e96f27662816918fe619

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 6a48ae2ae59a36ccc52dc80084d5136e.
  • 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.