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vk_swiftshader.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 05efd4a111aed09ef4a2d3ee63202fed
Latest seen 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 months ago)
First seen 2025-10-14 23:01:09 (7 months ago)
Size 5 MB
Product SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library
Signed by OneStart Technologies LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-10-14 23:01:09 (7 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library.

Digital signature

Signed by OneStart Technologies LLC. 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

vk_swiftshader.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 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.

File Details

Product Name: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library
MD5: 05efd4a111aed09ef4a2d3ee63202fed
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2025-10-14 23:01:09 (7 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-04 23:02:08 (3 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: OneStart Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on vk_swiftshader.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:

%localappdata%\onestart.ai\onestart\application
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\jan\appdata\local\onestart.ai\onestart\application

ThreatInfo has observed vk_swiftshader.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 vk_swiftshader.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 33.3% 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 vk_swiftshader.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

vk_swiftshader.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 0x00394ee0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 5408768

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

.text 4295168 bytes · 79.4% of section data
MD5 f8a9cd1687b91a4fbaf4832ebb621b49
.rdata 901120 bytes · 16.7% of section data
MD5 d018906b47db8265d90eec21348b4976
.data 104448 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 44952c4746a40b6b6e383eb87313043d
.pdata 77312 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 bc94a81708addc53cab9e60145bfbd31
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f62e59ac85c713b632e8a2facd71eb50
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 431d55c87217ddde6ddca7639d4c5c33
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 505a862a1bc5ccc393af6196a3181410
.reloc 27648 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 6ae2c1d58065a30f27fd12a186d45e49

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 05efd4a111aed09ef4a2d3ee63202fed.
  • 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.