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vcruntime140.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 49c96cecda5c6c660a107d378fdfc3d4
Latest seen 2026-04-17 23:00:20 (a month ago)
First seen 2024-03-28 23:00:55 (2 years ago)
Size 106 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Signed by Microsoft Windows Software Compatibility Publisher;Microsoft Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-28 23:00:55 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-17 23:00:20 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Visual Studio®.

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Windows Software Compatibility Publisher;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. 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

vcruntime140.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Visual Studio®. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-17 23:00:20 (a month 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: Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 49c96cecda5c6c660a107d378fdfc3d4
Size: 106 KB
First Published: 2024-03-28 23:00:55 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-17 23:00:20 (a month ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-17 23:00:20 (a month ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Windows Software Compatibility Publisher;Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on vcruntime140.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:

%appdata%

ThreatInfo has observed vcruntime140.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 vcruntime140.dll across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Argentina
Share 30.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for vcruntime140.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

vcruntime140.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000ff90
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 88064

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

.text 65024 bytes · 73.8% of section data
MD5 0bb2f7d40c77fe01e93f617270b7c153
.rdata 16896 bytes · 19.2% of section data
MD5 ef1d897aa45e7f77ac82d18768212d9b
.data 1024 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 83d59d8f0209c44397085bd4260a1e02
.pdata 3072 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 2aeb0546ead7ed66c9fb567ff4ed53dd
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1ed62a75a8c365ad5b961ea1eceffe09
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 52bd10aebd35ae7fc3e86b2972e0e323
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 e2c21ce14270df72445259f3b4a18a3b

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 49c96cecda5c6c660a107d378fdfc3d4.
  • 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.