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d3dx10_43.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 ad7fa9485059f4dc53c98b49cab13f0b
Latest seen 2026-05-10 23:01:12 (3 days ago)
First seen 2017-09-16 05:17:50 (8 years ago)
Size 499 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-16 05:17:50 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:01:12 (3 days 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_43.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 2026-05-10 23:01:12 (3 days 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: ad7fa9485059f4dc53c98b49cab13f0b
Size: 499 KB
First Published: 2017-09-16 05:17:50 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-10 23:01:12 (3 days ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-10 23:01:12 (3 days ago)
Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on d3dx10_43.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%\dllescort\sysscan\windows\system32
%programfiles%\dllescort\sysscan\windows
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\4.4.0
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\4.5.0
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\4.6.0
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.0.0
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.0.1
%programfiles%\dllescort2021\sysscan\windows
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.0
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.1.0

ThreatInfo has observed d3dx10_43.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 88.6%
Windows 7 7.1%
Windows 8.1 4.0%
Windows 8 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for d3dx10_43.dll is Windows 10 with 88.6% 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_43.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0006c0d0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 504320

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

.text 470528 bytes · 93.3% of section data
MD5 38305805809e8790578d88e0e1179cb4
.data 17408 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 65a6015d79ceb825b87fa217c178d731
.pdata 11264 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 cc7d52b651bc85a63cf866c166ada623
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 a66f292f30d1ae97e2230f193532cbf2
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 a0a7cf5a21852efc9a34e9cb5455a893

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 ad7fa9485059f4dc53c98b49cab13f0b.
  • 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.