d3dx10_40.dll file report

MD5 91b4aad4412bb223b466f3dfb43e86da
Latest seen 2021-01-14 13:33:56 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-13 20:09:48 (8 years ago)
Size 441 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-13 20:09:48 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 13:33:56 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®.

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Corporation. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

d3dx10_40.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 13:33:56 (5 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.

Product Name: Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 91b4aad4412bb223b466f3dfb43e86da
Size: 441 KB
First Published: 2017-07-13 20:09:48 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 13:33:56 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 13:33:56 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on d3dx10_40.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.

%programfiles%\fluendo\moovida
%programfiles%\dllescort\sysscan\windows\syswow64
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\intel(r)-hd-graphics-8.15.10.2993
%system%
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\91901119ed72e24dfd32aa827579753a
%programfiles%\dllescort\sysscan\windows
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180727t231950553060\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180727t232845118879\pci

ThreatInfo has observed d3dx10_40.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 40.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 83.0%
Windows 10 17.0%

The most common operating system signal for d3dx10_40.dll is Windows 7 with 83.0% 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.

d3dx10_40.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x0005ef63

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 406528 2df3c4c893b6d666fdb4c733f2af6bcb
.data 22016 a36c53e30ca74614a42556dbe17d120a
.rsrc 1024 852f1efd18aab616bcf8cab8b85a1724
.reloc 14848 835f61d69580b0ff891a5d30fcf0fcb9

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.

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