dbgeng (1).dll file report

MD5 d7b3d7fa44ec6f07ceb10e043b990488
Latest seen 2026-01-28 23:01:14 (4 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:29 (8 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Debugging Tools for Windows(R)
Signed by Microsoft Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:29 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-28 23:01:14 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Debugging Tools for Windows(R).

Digital signature

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

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. 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.

File context

dbgeng (1).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Debugging Tools for Windows(R). The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-28 23:01:14 (4 months 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.

File Details

Product Name: Debugging Tools for Windows(R)
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: d7b3d7fa44ec6f07ceb10e043b990488
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 04:03:29 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-28 23:01:14 (4 months ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-28 23:01:14 (4 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on dbgeng (1).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:

%localappdata%\tencent\qqbrowser\user data\dbghelper
%profile%\dministrator\local settings\application data\tencent\qqbrowser\user data\dbghelper
%profile%\dministrator\local settings\application data\tencent\qb\user data\dbghelper
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.5.18752.211
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.4.18584.206
%appdata%\drpsu\dumpchk
%appdata%\tencent\qqbrowsergreen\9.4.10358.400\user data\dbghelper
%programfiles%\tencent\qqpcmgr\12.8.19066.210
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\tencent\qqbrowser\user data\dbghelper
%profile%\spire\local settings\application data\tencent\qqbrowser\user data\dbghelper

ThreatInfo has observed dbgeng (1).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.

File Names:

dbgeng.dll
dbgeng (1).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.

Geography:

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 27.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 54.3%
Windows 7 38.3%
Windows 8.1 4.9%
Windows XP 0.9%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.6%
Windows 8 0.4%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.3%
Windows Vista 0.2%
Windows Server 2003 0.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for dbgeng (1).dll is Windows 10 with 54.3% 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

dbgeng (1).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: 0x02000000
Entry Address: 0x00294cd2

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3291648 5a829acb92f384fae137efd4ad723b46
.data 75264 420820dcbd0071ab298a6d934b583acf
.rsrc 1536 308a490ea72dfc4cff9c0b5bde8727cd
.reloc 181248 a1ad12c773fe4a96ba01a73b2010636f

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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