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rei_axcontrol.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0e1d56d034415f0815488b7faa0f5ea5
Latest seen 2021-01-14 09:08:57 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-13 22:05:50 (8 years ago)
Size 466 KB
Publisher Reimage
Product Reimage ActiveX
Signed by Reimage Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-13 22:05:50 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 09:08:57 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Reimage. Product metadata: Reimage ActiveX.

Digital signature

Signed by Reimage Limited. 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.

File context

rei_axcontrol.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Reimage ActiveX. The reported company name is Reimage. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 09:08:57 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: Reimage ActiveX
Company Name: Reimage
MD5: 0e1d56d034415f0815488b7faa0f5ea5
Size: 466 KB
First Published: 2017-06-13 22:05:50 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 09:08:57 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 09:08:57 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Reimage Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on rei_axcontrol.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%\reimage\reimage repair
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\opnwitpgoamhgbslotbpicizbixifvfb
%programfiles%\reimage
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\xlyjgsetxfpnvoxtddawwphywtuinyrd

ThreatInfo has observed rei_axcontrol.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 rei_axcontrol.dll across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 30.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 30.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 66.7%
Windows 7 26.7%
Windows 8.1 6.7%

The most common operating system signal for rei_axcontrol.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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

rei_axcontrol.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000fdc8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 463360

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 117248 bytes · 25.3% of section data
MD5 8c2efe37f42cfa54b8432e609d173b4f
.rdata 64512 bytes · 13.9% of section data
MD5 018fdffe766560e6555e56825ca8bf21
.data 11264 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 10ccab88f635dd6b52f3c41df3a8b63f
.pdata 7168 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 7719ba895aff18c3b1f3589f9aa1a3d3
.rsrc 259072 bytes · 55.9% of section data
MD5 1f3b25d749892a9e3479117b9742a64a
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 e2fcbe7ccbc6825568300559b8ad2d57

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 0e1d56d034415f0815488b7faa0f5ea5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.