GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
nw_elf.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-09-28 23:57:04 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-06 23:01:57 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: The NW.js Community. Product metadata: nwjs.
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
nw_elf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with nwjs. The reported company name is The NW.js Community. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-06 23:01:57 (2 weeks 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: | nwjs |
| Company Name: | The NW.js Community |
| MD5: | ad3cfb34e63a5a0500d1bff82d639e21 |
| Size: | 777 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-09-28 23:57:04 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-06 23:01:57 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-06 23:01:57 (2 weeks ago) |
Common Places:
| %profile%\pcappstore |
| %programfiles%\pcappstore |
ThreatInfo has observed nw_elf.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 nw_elf.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 United States with 70.6% 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 nw_elf.dll is Windows 10 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
nw_elf.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.
0b4a0ed5fcc418ba4d781cb689dad237
58a0dd0a8a78dd11765b7d480fba6231
7f1ebab25ab3754815b80fff6e42f24f
6b3ffd7a1c2aa853a5201ae19b3a31e3
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
e05aee716e5de7ed187a9e0fa6c8e4a4
842689af09e7bf563672a4b43f1a2286
3e39ae8c5c3aa3866d1963d5444973fb
32addd3da8b02aedab6128b69e5c5341
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.