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dxcompiler.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f8a091cd8278a651472e3a21882442c5
Latest seen 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 months ago)
First seen 2025-10-14 23:01:13 (7 months ago)
Size 24 MB
Publisher Microsoft(r) Corporation
Product Microsoft(r) DirectX for Windows(r) - Google Dawn Custom Build
Signed by OneStart Technologies LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-10-14 23:01:13 (7 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft(r) Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft(r) DirectX for Windows(r) - Google Dawn Custom Build.

Digital signature

Signed by OneStart Technologies LLC. 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. 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.

File context

dxcompiler.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft(r) DirectX for Windows(r) - Google Dawn Custom Build. The reported company name is Microsoft(r) Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (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(r) DirectX for Windows(r) - Google Dawn Custom Build
Company Name: Microsoft(r) Corporation
MD5: f8a091cd8278a651472e3a21882442c5
Size: 24 MB
First Published: 2025-10-14 23:01:13 (7 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: OneStart Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on dxcompiler.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%\onestart.ai\onestart\application
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\jan\appdata\local\onestart.ai\onestart\application

ThreatInfo has observed dxcompiler.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 dxcompiler.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for dxcompiler.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.

Analysis

dxcompiler.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 0x013c07a0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 25803264

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

.text 21091328 bytes · 81.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9bcbcacfa382f8586600c4e4f773c3c1
.rdata 3980800 bytes · 15.4% of section data
MD5 e0d671ecb04be4d3b1cdb19352a92e17
.data 29696 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cc29f7c03e773c2d895375d850e3fa5c
.pdata 627200 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 64f080ad9a6674fa7999594693a0e251
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3498f19871af1c6c4e9b40a8f228ee98
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b092c0877926f4c91c2c16f91fba05b6
.reloc 71680 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 306ea4ea3e9fa2441110dd0c19810e5e

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 f8a091cd8278a651472e3a21882442c5.
  • 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.