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msvcm90.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-04-29 00:02:23 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:49:07 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008.
Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
msvcm90.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-09 23:49:07 (3 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® Visual Studio® 2008 |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 892c224a339e9897091f8e7f4bae2048 |
| Size: | 239 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-04-29 00:02:23 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-09 23:49:07 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-09 23:49:07 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Protected Antivirus Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on msvcm90.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:
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive%\programmi |
ThreatInfo has observed msvcm90.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 msvcm90.dll across 36 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 32.3% 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 msvcm90.dll is Windows 10 with 66.9% 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
msvcm90.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | fdaf5784-dc0a-4d49-89a5-c0d00e7ce244 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
410ca275469a00b34606d6c8fcc4b5c7
7514d6fcd0a7ec18f1037ea29163ffe4
60570e0184a448cffb63e05073330c4c
9c0a3f03bd8601d676ed6914392abcf5
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.