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pcidetect.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
- 2022-02-02 21:36:21 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 3a073eecaa6420610f1652ae4e0ba787
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.DriveTheLife, 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 2018-11-09 14:15:00 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-02 21:36:21 (4 years ago).
Product metadata: pcidetec 动态链接库.
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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
pcidetect.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with pcidetec 动态链接库. The current detection status is PUP.DriveTheLife, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-02 21:36:21 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If pcidetect.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: | pcidetec 动态链接库 |
| MD5: | 3a073eecaa6420610f1652ae4e0ba787 |
| Size: | 311 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-11-09 14:15:00 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-02-02 21:36:21 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.DriveTheLife (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-02-02 21:36:21 (4 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 pcidetect.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%\realtek\audio |
ThreatInfo has observed pcidetect.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 pcidetect.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 62.5% 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 pcidetect.dll is Windows 7 with 75.0% 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
pcidetect.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.
bfeb570a5e807862efb929164845bb3a
4f4c3047187ecbc0cb0ff3dce3550382
50c17cc7aeb6ab1807c6589355972fdc
df33e9351680aeb571b878174e92bb59
e9b9d92d23032e48c1d9c689e00b2b5e
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 pcidetect.dll by MD5 3a073eecaa6420610f1652ae4e0ba787. 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.