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win32com.shell.shell.pyd file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 45824a83060375f619c280d4519635ae
Latest seen 2026-02-05 23:01:26 (3 months ago)
First seen 2026-02-05 23:01:26 (3 months ago)
Size 313 KB
Product PyWin32

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-02-05 23:01:26 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-05 23:01:26 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: PyWin32.

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.

win32com.shell.shell.pyd is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PyWin32. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-05 23:01:26 (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.

Product Name: PyWin32
MD5: 45824a83060375f619c280d4519635ae
Size: 313 KB
First Published: 2026-02-05 23:01:26 (3 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-05 23:01:26 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-05 23:01:26 (3 months ago)
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed win32com.shell.shell.pyd 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for win32com.shell.shell.pyd 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.

win32com.shell.shell.pyd 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 0x0002a66e
Image base 0x1e800000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 319488

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

.text 178176 bytes · 55.8% of section data
MD5 4e25c709b2e6444ea8e47e97ec3ed95a
.rdata 99328 bytes · 31.1% of section data
MD5 2a838c85b23b0e66d3a7c3cc510b43ba
.data 11776 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 9c3b0adb6ff5e1d4651d01b4a598d942
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 5295e6e31b52763cc204a2d23f668768
.reloc 29184 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 ce490c92b2112c77a47939857649b55a

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 45824a83060375f619c280d4519635ae.
  • 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.