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backup_u.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3140d890d011cb6b766662333b61799d
Latest seen 2026-05-13 22:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2020-11-12 20:09:46 (5 years ago)
Size 55 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-11-12 20:09:46 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 22:01:16 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: BCB/Delphi UnZip.

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.

backup_u.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BCB/Delphi UnZip. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 22:01:16 (2 weeks 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: BCB/Delphi UnZip
MD5: 3140d890d011cb6b766662333b61799d
Size: 55 KB
First Published: 2020-11-12 20:09:46 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 22:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 22:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed backup_u.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 69.5%
Windows 7 28.8%
Windows 8 1.7%

The most common operating system signal for backup_u.dll is Windows 10 with 69.5% 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.

backup_u.dll 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 0x00025d70
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 55296

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

UPX0 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
UPX1 53248 bytes · 96.3% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 1166218dff991cb9ea57391cc88533bd
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 3531b793771b7045a2d9409de23e7171

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 3140d890d011cb6b766662333b61799d.
  • 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.