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msvcp140.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-10-13 23:31:20 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-21 23:00:55 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Visual Studio®.
Signed by Microsoft Windows Software Compatibility Publisher;Microsoft Corporation. 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
msvcp140.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Visual Studio®. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-21 23:00:55 (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® Visual Studio® |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | dc739066c9d0ca961cba2f320cade28e |
| Size: | 437 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-10-13 23:31:20 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-21 23:00:55 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-21 23:00:55 (3 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Microsoft Windows Software Compatibility Publisher;Microsoft Corporation |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on msvcp140.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% |
| %appdata% |
| %commonappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed msvcp140.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 msvcp140.dll across 19 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russia with 19.2% 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 msvcp140.dll is Windows 10 with 80.8% 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
msvcp140.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
16c1da3e33de3a8ae7fd891a32a08af7
ef5fe6e96c376902a9f75ad48fab654f
99f69caf244a756552d33b4f5d536006
d5dd578eee69fc48ee22a557a97aa0d7
203e91303ad6b15f48d72432cd4acfc1
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.