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ze_loader.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 4b1c8ab414b622370a56652a47c7c0d1
Latest seen 2022-08-26 23:50:30 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-11-17 13:17:07 (5 years ago)
Size 451 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2020-11-17 13:17:07 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-26 23:50:30 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: oneAPI Level Zero Loader for Windows(R).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record.

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.

ze_loader.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with oneAPI Level Zero Loader for Windows(R). The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-26 23:50:30 (3 years 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: oneAPI Level Zero Loader for Windows(R)
MD5: 4b1c8ab414b622370a56652a47c7c0d1
Size: 451 KB
First Published: 2020-11-17 13:17:07 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-26 23:50:30 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-26 23:50:30 (3 years ago)
Signed By: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Trusted Publisher

ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record, but the file hash and source should still match the expected software distribution.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20201103t125609820\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20201103t130820212\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20201103t125902622\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20201103t125344603\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20201103t131633346\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20201103t131542425\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20201103t131218996\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20201103t131325475\pci
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\bxljiu2d0b2k5xb40t9375e0a37uupb0anqak4s2ay83k4n672\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\q41285r1n9722j9812265q895e941ncral9pgson506s5j74bn\display

ThreatInfo has observed ze_loader.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ze_loader.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.

ze_loader.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 0x00016dc0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 444416

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

.text 291840 bytes · 65.7% of section data
MD5 d9a6aa933cdf69a0039e39f41edcf14a
.rdata 117760 bytes · 26.5% of section data
MD5 7f5ad7cfb19d8488ec6933e650ca7ec3
.data 9216 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 b8ca29c2ade04d280e7039235990778a
.pdata 18944 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 516c6f53b2e0f30c44d4524fce361b18
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cbda3b4dd01f733a46a833cf3c4dcdf5
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 a53fd2f8f73d523b846233b803fd2688
.reloc 4608 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 eb25ba65e536eee0cf70a44abdd5c499

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 4b1c8ab414b622370a56652a47c7c0d1.
  • 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.