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tadefxapo.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 95f25e2d41aaccb8956f8e3c6740e377
Latest seen 2021-01-02 12:30:35 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:37 (8 years ago)
Size 144 KB
Publisher TOSHIBA Corporation
Product TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement APO
Signed by TOSHIBA CORPORATION

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:37 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-02 12:30:35 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: TOSHIBA Corporation. Product metadata: TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement APO.

Digital signature

Signed by TOSHIBA CORPORATION. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

tadefxapo.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement APO. The reported company name is TOSHIBA Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-02 12:30:35 (5 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement APO
Company Name: TOSHIBA Corporation
MD5: 95f25e2d41aaccb8956f8e3c6740e377
Size: 144 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:37 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-02 12:30:35 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-02 12:30:35 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: TOSHIBA CORPORATION
Status: Valid

The signature on tadefxapo.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%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370\vista64
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\r6u68q6e6o40pxb8k8m69k940dp5a0u244so79jbew606tvs1k\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0269
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\83f5d9460bd6295dfd1503db0e18a69b\realtek_7195_64bit
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\realtek-high-definition-audio-6.0.1.6798
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370
%sysdrive%\applications\drivers\4. audio\realtek\hda
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\813p8pv216gto3970i886r0t4o2g62kft83dlng0fn94200t28\media
%appdata%\updatestar drivers\backup

ThreatInfo has observed tadefxapo.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.

Geography:

13 observed countries
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12.5%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 27.1% 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 45.8%
Windows 7 39.6%
Windows XP 8.3%
Windows 8.1 6.3%

The most common operating system signal for tadefxapo.dll is Windows 10 with 45.8% 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

tadefxapo.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 0x0000a13c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 141824

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

.text 90624 bytes · 63.9% of section data
MD5 426c87456a610d0d254527d9ea291f62
RT_CODE 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 304ed2126f693e065b3dbb4627d3adb4
.rdata 29184 bytes · 20.6% of section data
MD5 789b8fd0a747551e42a8f47f09f4013b
.data 8192 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 b22fdcb61666dac20ec7a07b2e08d5f3
.pdata 5632 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 883c765a7e7a00ade3902900d1155e74
RT_DATA 1536 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 53e979547d8c2ea86560ac45de08ae25
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 d0c76641b73ff4f9ad3db572ac75b6be
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 c18afd507dd2666a72f9fe6d34a0a5c3

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 95f25e2d41aaccb8956f8e3c6740e377.
  • 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.