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unicows.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 f8d176db5b14aed7c9b25e0640226bd1
Latest seen 2025-11-19 23:01:34 (6 months ago)
First seen 2017-06-08 10:09:08 (8 years ago)
Size 252 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-08 10:09:08 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-11-19 23:01:34 (6 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft 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.

unicows.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft (R) Windows (R) 95, Windows (R) 98, and Windows (R) Millennium Operating Systems. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2025-11-19 23:01:34 (6 months 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.

Product Name: Microsoft (R) Windows (R) 95, Windows (R) 98, and Windows (R) Millennium Operating Systems
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: f8d176db5b14aed7c9b25e0640226bd1
Size: 252 KB
First Published: 2017-06-08 10:09:08 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-11-19 23:01:34 (6 months ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-11-19 23:01:34 (6 months ago)
Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on unicows.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.

%localappdata%\emule
%programfiles%\gfeconnector
%localappdata%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%\soundgraph
%sysdrive%
%programfiles%\bentley\rmbridge
%system%
%programfiles%\game
%programfiles%\dameware development

ThreatInfo has observed unicows.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.

Windows 10 59.0%
Windows 7 31.1%
Windows 8.1 4.9%
Windows Vista 1.6%
Windows Server 2012 R2 1.6%
Windows Server 2008 R2 1.6%

The most common operating system signal for unicows.dll is Windows 10 with 59.0% 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.

unicows.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x0000e8f4
Image base 0x7f2d0000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 250368

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

.text 233984 bytes · 93.5% of section data
MD5 2add948217a2869c428e90916cbcaac4
.data 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 b60a3af6bdb0ccb14e46a22712ae3f32
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 05ef4d70d1ab253ac73fc725a8951836
.reloc 14336 bytes · 5.7% of section data
MD5 68b7b3b1fa2a2089fbd37c9000bec842

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 f8d176db5b14aed7c9b25e0640226bd1.
  • 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.