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dsetup.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-09-26 23:50:38 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-17 23:01:04 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® DirectX for Windows® 95 and 98.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
dsetup.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® DirectX for Windows® 95 and 98. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-17 23:01:04 (3 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Microsoft® DirectX for Windows® 95 and 98 |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | e47774db07786feab469437f59800584 |
| Size: | 43 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-09-26 23:50:38 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-17 23:01:04 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-17 23:01:04 (3 months ago) |
Common Places:
| %commondir% |
ThreatInfo has observed dsetup.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen dsetup.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for dsetup.dll is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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.
Analysis
dsetup.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
2d313b8035be335c5fe65404cfcfe85e
719e5dcaa0be5ea48f207976a6c6a82e
ee7700a545964689495ae78cfe612ff6
1d9312bd845a573ffce204b959e4f62f
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.