pugixml.dll file report

MD5 bb84fc933be3d37eceaf29424ddb7724
Latest seen 2026-03-31 23:00:57 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-03-31 23:00:57 (a month ago)
Size 207 KB
Publisher zeux/pugixml
Product pugixml

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-03-31 23:00:57 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-03-31 23:00:57 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: zeux/pugixml. Product metadata: pugixml.

Digital signature

Signed by PC Helpsoft (7270356 Canada Inc). The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

pugixml.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with pugixml. The reported company name is zeux/pugixml. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-31 23:00:57 (a month 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.

Product Name: pugixml
Company Name: zeux/pugixml
MD5: bb84fc933be3d37eceaf29424ddb7724
Size: 207 KB
First Published: 2026-03-31 23:00:57 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-31 23:00:57 (a month ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-31 23:00:57 (a month ago)
Signed By: PC Helpsoft (7270356 Canada Inc)
Status: Valid

The signature on pugixml.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.

%programfiles%\pchelpsoft\driver updater

ThreatInfo has observed pugixml.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for pugixml.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.

pugixml.dll is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000180000000
Entry Address: 0x00022438

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 139264 7f5dc07d04908aa6bf0dd5d2ce260bba
.rdata 47616 226a121e581453e6a0713d3bb8d1d873
.data 1024 f4d796423c375a24a68f5b30b4bf33a7
.pdata 8704 ebf5b2da89af97d657d0ea0f5fb52fdf
.rsrc 1536 fff07d4e73db500b7b90f796657e67c2
.reloc 512 4d6599773f26684ba89b5a297980935a

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.

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