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tap-windows-9.21.2.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 47fa5f0670cf191d066e5dfbf4f4ee70
Latest seen 2025-07-29 23:00:38 (10 months ago)
First seen 2018-08-07 16:29:25 (7 years ago)
Size 250 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-08-07 16:29:25 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2025-07-29 23:00:38 (10 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, 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.

tap-windows-9.21.2.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-07-29 23:00:38 (10 months 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.

MD5: 47fa5f0670cf191d066e5dfbf4f4ee70
Size: 250 KB
First Published: 2018-08-07 16:29:25 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-07-29 23:00:38 (10 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-07-29 23:00:38 (10 months ago)
Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on tap-windows-9.21.2.exe 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%\betternet
%localappdata%\urbrowser

ThreatInfo has observed tap-windows-9.21.2.exe 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.

Windows 10 59.6%
Windows 7 37.1%
Windows 8.1 2.2%
Windows 8 1.1%

The most common operating system signal for tap-windows-9.21.2.exe is Windows 10 with 59.6% 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.

tap-windows-9.21.2.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000030cb
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 56832

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

.text 23040 bytes · 40.5% of section data
MD5 c69726ed422d3dcfdec9731986daa752
.rdata 4608 bytes · 8.1% of section data
MD5 a2c7710fa66fcbb43c7ef0ab9eea5e9a
.data 1024 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 e59cdcb732e4bfbc84cc61dd68354f78
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 28160 bytes · 49.5% of section data
MD5 0c187cd0cac3bce1d2c3f22a32d45802

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 47fa5f0670cf191d066e5dfbf4f4ee70.
  • 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.