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partners_applications.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.WebCompanion. 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.WebCompanion
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-12 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- fd063438c1cdf7723cb77f8d293edc83
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WebCompanion, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-12 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-12 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Avanquest. Product metadata: PC HelpSoft Driver Updater.
Signed by Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.). 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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
partners_applications.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC HelpSoft Driver Updater. The reported company name is Avanquest. The current detection status is PUP.WebCompanion, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-12 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If partners_applications.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.WebCompanion.
File Details
| Product Name: | PC HelpSoft Driver Updater |
| Company Name: | Avanquest |
| MD5: | fd063438c1cdf7723cb77f8d293edc83 |
| Size: | 872 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-12 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-12 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | PUP.WebCompanion (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-12 23:01:12 (2 weeks 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: | Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.) |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on partners_applications.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%\avanquest\driver updater\application |
ThreatInfo has observed partners_applications.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 partners_applications.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 Canada 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 partners_applications.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
partners_applications.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
0f79e7e7ab12538f88e1fa8262d8325b
e995927bf1be41a7bd1ddc983e940d7f
0cf6de0c4227b876cc58b6e4e3422a84
0a9519c7d7846d2a99f2967cce374614
49bfd314055c338b5acb9e5edf8df2ef
75cd6b2b76d6e8a17a611ab0020f8426
1affdf68b7f981baccc7a7e3dc22fedb
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.WebCompanion
This report identifies partners_applications.dll by MD5 fd063438c1cdf7723cb77f8d293edc83. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.