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mfc42.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-10-31 00:09:06 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-15 11:52:52 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft (R) Visual C++.
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
mfc42.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft (R) Visual C++. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-15 11:52:52 (5 years 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) Visual C++ |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | a430faae0a4db973500b6c882f8848e5 |
| Size: | 972 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-10-31 00:09:06 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-15 11:52:52 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-15 11:52:52 (5 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\dap |
| %programfiles%\cpc |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed mfc42.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 mfc42.dll across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 37.5% 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 mfc42.dll is Windows 10 with 56.3% 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
mfc42.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.
61367e42e684080dd592ea23db3fb70d
8ba2e982bd2904a1917e7a45d06e0c19
96a29ab550e4f4bf9a3e17dbf68d43f6
8955ef44a6ba617cee7c081405db7bf7
36340b0efcb2737e857a12f34cb0a7d0
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.