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slInit64.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-04-02 23:11:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-02 23:11:57 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: SRS Labs, Inc.. Product metadata: SRS Universal APO for Windows.
Signed by DTS, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
- 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
slInit64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SRS Universal APO for Windows. The reported company name is SRS Labs, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-02 23:11:57 (3 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | SRS Universal APO for Windows |
| Company Name: | SRS Labs, Inc. |
| MD5: | d024863932536de41cad2571bcf0232c |
| Size: | 216 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-04-02 23:11:57 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-02 23:11:57 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-02 23:11:57 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | DTS, Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on slInit64.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:
| %commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp |
ThreatInfo has observed slInit64.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 slInit64.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 Hungary 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 slInit64.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
slInit64.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.
516ef4ac30b045cd7e5fd325cff714b9
792b2e41d36948f7c593912808cc328f
a18fc891c8df9652f4eefc882f582571
f6e4a389e18e5157afdd05f1778111c0
c36832e92f2e2cd62999356a409dbdf5
b2d72415ba05b2c32adbd1123d95b8e2
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.