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windows_repair_manager.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9356a3f02070da7b6ede923f5013835b
Latest seen 2026-03-31 23:00:55 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-03-31 23:00:55 (2 months ago)
Size 638 KB
Publisher PCHelpSoft
Product PCHelpSoft Driver Updater
Signed by PC Helpsoft (7270356 Canada Inc)

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-03-31 23:00:55 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-31 23:00:55 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PCHelpSoft. Product metadata: PCHelpSoft Driver Updater.

Digital signature

Signed by PC Helpsoft (7270356 Canada 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.

File context

windows_repair_manager.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PCHelpSoft Driver Updater. The reported company name is PCHelpSoft. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-31 23:00:55 (2 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: PCHelpSoft Driver Updater
Company Name: PCHelpSoft
MD5: 9356a3f02070da7b6ede923f5013835b
Size: 638 KB
First Published: 2026-03-31 23:00:55 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-31 23:00:55 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-31 23:00:55 (2 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: PC Helpsoft (7270356 Canada Inc)
Status: Valid

The signature on windows_repair_manager.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:

%programfiles%\pchelpsoft\driver updater

ThreatInfo has observed windows_repair_manager.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 windows_repair_manager.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% 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 windows_repair_manager.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

windows_repair_manager.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0004a904
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 639488

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

.text 333824 bytes · 52.2% of section data
MD5 b21bef13a0014c45863a851a6427d605
.rdata 250880 bytes · 39.2% of section data
MD5 22bb7f01538fc27b090c2b7fa6fd63e2
.data 33280 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 5ddb7d371620751ca65b874d0d401164
.pdata 16384 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 af36bffc393ddc71841aaf7796b53517
boostdll 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 416ceae5f9b85629bdacb0de4827fba7
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 589464b14491dd4c239afaffd1cf8e96
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 2d94d1710e5b2478a430cfc84968be5e

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 9356a3f02070da7b6ede923f5013835b.
  • 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.