GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
msvcp90.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.DriveTheLife. 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
- PUP.DriveTheLife
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-04 14:18:06 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 5a5a6e998b51d88393ee80f262d52f2a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.DriveTheLife.
First seen 2020-12-27 17:37:11 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 14:18:06 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008.
Signed by Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd. 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
- 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.
File context
msvcp90.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 PUP.DriveTheLife, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 14:18:06 (5 years ago).
If msvcp90.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 PUP.DriveTheLife.
File Details
| Product Name: | Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 5a5a6e998b51d88393ee80f262d52f2a |
| Size: | 566 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-12-27 17:37:11 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-04 14:18:06 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.DriveTheLife (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-04 14:18:06 (5 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on msvcp90.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%\dtlsoft\rili |
| %appdata%\dtlcalendar\plugin5.0 |
ThreatInfo has observed msvcp90.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 msvcp90.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 China 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 msvcp90.dll is Windows 7 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
msvcp90.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.
74ad515255b4e7e1c1fd8c2ce9ae83d1
97c4e8598c062a46f0ffe9477ad46bad
11a889962173c00efe7cfedd12322665
f946b07e9f4fefe6238968f24a25b87d
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 PUP.DriveTheLife
This report identifies msvcp90.dll by MD5 5a5a6e998b51d88393ee80f262d52f2a. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.