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msvcr71.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-10-03 16:05:01 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-19 20:51:39 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET.
Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE 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
- 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
msvcr71.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-19 20:51:39 (4 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 .NET |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 0645bb0a40792397999c6f1ff8ff1a2c |
| Size: | 346 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-10-03 16:05:01 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-10-19 20:51:39 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-10-19 20:51:39 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on msvcr71.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%\ucbrowser\application\downloader\download |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\application\downloader |
ThreatInfo has observed msvcr71.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 msvcr71.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria with 28.6% 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 msvcr71.dll is Windows 7 with 71.4% 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
msvcr71.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.
53554ef5c2123b7b6829e4b32084289d
e8389791bd3b073ba42303bce3dd146d
3f3c35bd6322bb2d9d9a51d250b31535
f1f31b6e3253da2a313e91e264c9eb01
8e727aa9cab8cec3f34f9f3a7918b2d2
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.