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msvc2017.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-15 23:00:51 (a month ago)
- File hash
- a2584cd04b25737fbaabe08dd2c49885
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-01-03 09:43:11 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-15 23:00:51 (a month ago).
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
msvc2017.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-15 23:00:51 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If msvc2017.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as General Threat.
File Details
| MD5: | a2584cd04b25737fbaabe08dd2c49885 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-03 09:43:11 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-15 23:00:51 (a month ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-15 23:00:51 (a month ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\dkteam software |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2613158109-1027692216-324486899-1003\$rl9pvb1 |
| %desktop%\kess gift software\dpf egr lambda remover |
| %mydoc%\virtual machines\windows 7 x64 (2)\dpf egr lambda remover |
| %desktop%\partage\dpf egr lambda remover |
ThreatInfo has observed msvc2017.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 msvc2017.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 44.4% 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 msvc2017.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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
msvc2017.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.
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d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
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0cb126e43515347d1404ac6e8a146cab
49987586bc18f39887327b9fcc6a3a64
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
GridinSoft detects this file as General Threat
This report identifies msvc2017.dll by MD5 a2584cd04b25737fbaabe08dd2c49885. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.