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libx264-164.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-04-09 23:01:15 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-09 23:01:15 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: x264 project. Product metadata: x264.
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
libx264-164.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with x264. The reported company name is x264 project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-09 23:01:15 (2 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: | x264 |
| Company Name: | x264 project |
| MD5: | 7a843c61b4ff8b9b4125152bcfeeb392 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-09 23:01:15 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-09 23:01:15 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-09 23:01:15 (2 months ago) |
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\yt helper\yt downloader |
ThreatInfo has observed libx264-164.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 libx264-164.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 100.0% 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 libx264-164.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
libx264-164.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
d78cb553a2f98c6b178691136b9af42f
1733f57072c5e6fa053e0f329043e566
0fcdc097868b2bb2ea89d72cd892415e
f2c1817b8a00ce879b4a3c6190f54531
008b6d5c119debddc3da29c1643cbe12
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
ce78d1d99af3f920f6856051393f135e
0df264d675dec6d8d80081fa06ea80de
9bff8f1f2849a9e4adc40236ee135df9
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
e5816924a528a33e141975c8c0f6230f
ad6beb3444138cde9a1977c03692858a
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.