ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict to qbshellicon2caf53b6.dll. The metadata below can still help compare the file identity, origin, and observed behavior against a copy found on a device.
This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
Detection
No final classification is available yet.
Timeline
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-14 04:35:55 (5 years ago).
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
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
qbshellicon2caf53b6.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database.
It is associated with Shell Icon Extension.
The reported company name is Tencent.
The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-14 04:35:55 (5 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.
The signature on qbshellicon2caf53b6.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.
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\8dydd3ojxs\qqbrowser\user data
ThreatInfo has observed qbshellicon2caf53b6.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.
This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen qbshellicon2caf53b6.dll across 36 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
Top countryChina
Share29.2%
LowHigh activity
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 29.2% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
Windows 1060.8%
Windows 735.5%
Windows 8.11.9%
Windows 80.8%
Windows Server 2012 R20.8%
Windows Server 2008 R20.1%
Windows Server 20160.1%
The most common operating system signal for qbshellicon2caf53b6.dll is Windows 10 with 60.8% 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
PE Info:
qbshellicon2caf53b6.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.
Formatpe
Architecture64-bit
SubsystemWindows GUI
Entry point0x0000e19c
Image base0x0000000180000000
PE Sections:
Sections6
Raw data198144
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
.text110080 bytes · 55.6% of section data
MD5600f2e25f7d0df93b2bd9ff2a2abbe67
.rdata62976 bytes · 31.8% of section data
MD536d5ab4fc2fa60521811a1f188e71d3a
.data9216 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5947ad95aba7d9786fbaa2d35e4542a1a
.pdata7168 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5445f576f37de3415413268ec2ff1552f
.rsrc5120 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD50247dc82a92578e2ff8947a33e2aca38
.reloc3584 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5623584ac3601c87591cb13cd962078de
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.