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mc_enc_aac.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-24 15:08:15 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-28 23:01:19 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: MainConcept GmbH. Product metadata: MainConcept® AAC Encoder.
Signed by DivX, LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
mc_enc_aac.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MainConcept® AAC Encoder. The reported company name is MainConcept GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-28 23:01:19 (4 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: | MainConcept® AAC Encoder |
| Company Name: | MainConcept GmbH |
| MD5: | 8005c933013312a06f40efe23e5675e4 |
| Size: | 298 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 15:08:15 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-28 23:01:19 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-28 23:01:19 (4 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | DivX, LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on mc_enc_aac.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%\videoredotvsuite5 |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed mc_enc_aac.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 mc_enc_aac.dll across 29 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 15.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for mc_enc_aac.dll is Windows 10 with 59.1% 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
mc_enc_aac.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
531ca42ad2f07a041302eba2a18515c5
4b5c8da74d8cfe2318906855bf49b769
4ab49e4624f7e420a3b4d94332d9190a
2b081496edb894d650b1346e8af6d699
27cc9181c58bfeed1ee54447f8dc4b0b
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.