Is D3D11.dll safe?
This file is a legitimate component of the DXVK translation layer, and the single engine detection is a false positive resulting from its process-hooking behavior.
Our analysis confirms this file is a legitimate component of the DXVK project, used for translating Direct3D calls. The single engine detection is a false positive triggered by the DLL's necessary process-hooking behavior, which is common for this type of software.
313f3482b850c1a399…89099e5baaefffRecommended next actions
Before using
Use it only as part of software obtained from the developer's official site or another source you independently trust.
If you already used it
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Intelligence
The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.
The reasoning behind this verdict
This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.
Our analysis confirms this file is a legitimate component of the DXVK project, used for translating Direct3D calls. The single engine detection is a false positive triggered by the DLL's necessary process-hooking behavior, which is common for this type of software.
The file is a known component of the DXVK project, which is widely used for graphics translation. While one engine flagged it as a trojan, all high-trust engines report it as clean. The observed process-hooking behavior is a standard function of this DLL, not evidence of malicious activity. Community research confirms the hash matches official project releases, and the file's behavior is consistent with its intended purpose.
What We Detected
The file 'D3D11.dll' is a legitimate component of the DXVK project, an open-source translation layer that allows 3D applications to run on different platforms. While one engine flagged the file as a trojan, this is a false positive. All high-trust engines in our no complete contacted-host reputation result was available.
Threat Behavior
The observed process-hooking behavior (MITRE T1055) is a standard and necessary function for this DLL to intercept and translate Direct3D calls. The network activity observed is consistent with standard infrastructure used by legitimate software distribution platforms and does not indicate malicious command-and-control communication.
What To Do Now
No action is required. This file is a legitimate utility and is safe to use as part of the DXVK project. Ensure you obtain such files only from official project repositories to maintain integrity.
Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
- One community researcher comment cites a third-party analysis report labeling the file as suspicious due to anti-debug and packing indicators, which are common in legitimate DLLs that hook system processes.
These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.
- 17/17 tier-1 engines report clean
- Community researcher verification against official GitHub release
- SimilarHashes shows prior 'safe' verdict
No action is required; the file is a legitimate component of the DXVK project.
Coverage & freshness
Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.
Antivirus
Complete1 of 75 engines flagged the file.
Sandbox
Complete1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.
Network
Partial1 runtime contact was observed without a completed reputation cross-check.
YARA
Complete2 signature or behavior rules matched.
External intel
Complete3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.
Behavior
Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.
Runtime flight recorder
Capture complete- 1isolated sandbox run
- 10MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- 7spawned processes
- 1network contacts
- 1filesystem & mutex artifacts
Attack story
Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.
Input file
The submitted object
- FileObserved
D3D11.dll
313f3482b850c1a39987a42f6da9e398919a15aecd0c506ca889099e5baaefff
01Uploaded file
Processes
Runtime execution
- ProcessObserved
Observed process
"C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe" "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\D3D11.dll",#1
02Isolated runtime analysis - ProcessObserved
Observed process
C:\Windows\System32\loaddll32.exe loaddll32.exe "C:\Users\user\Desktop\D3D11.dll"
03Isolated runtime analysis - +1 more recorded observation in Analyst mode
Files
Created or changed
- Written fileObserved
Connect
\Device\ConDrv\\Connect
04Isolated runtime analysis
Network
Hosts contacted
- Contacted hostObserved
162.159.36.2
Contact observed during runtime.
05Isolated runtime analysis
5 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.
What this file did when executed
This file was detonated in 1 sandbox and its runtime behaviour was observed.
Adversary techniques mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- 162.159.36.2
- \Device\ConDrv\\Connect
Detection & Forensics
Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.
Evidence integrity
Chain of custody for the facts preserved in this report.
- 2rule hits recorded
- 1 / 75engines flagged
- 186sources in submission history
Why these facts are shown
Each statement identifies whether it was directly recorded or derived from saved scan facts.
- 01
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceDerivedSourceSignature and behavior rulesObserved at - 02
1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including ClamAV.
Verdict inputView chapterProvenanceObservedSourceAntivirus analysisObserved at - 03
The hash has been submitted 229 times from 186 sources.
ProvenanceDerivedSourceSaved report factsObserved at - 04
Scanned file: D3D11.dll — 313f3482b850c1a39987a42f6da9e398919a15aecd0c506ca889099e5baaefff
ProvenanceObservedSourceUploaded fileObserved at - 05
Observed process — "C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe" "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\D3D11.dll",#1
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 06
Observed process — C:\Windows\System32\loaddll32.exe loaddll32.exe "C:\Users\user\Desktop\D3D11.dll"
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 07
File written: Connect — \Device\ConDrv\\Connect
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at - 08
Contacted host: 162.159.36.2 — Contact observed during runtime.
ProvenanceObservedSourceIsolated runtime analysisObserved at
Detection sources at a glance
The available sources did not agree on a named threat category.
MalwareBazaar, YARAify, and CIRCL hashlookup completed and returned no entries for this hash.
Signatures and behavior heuristics
A community signature or high-severity behavioral heuristic matched. Signatures identify known patterns; heuristics are strong leads but are not proof on their own.
The saved runtime evidence maps this activity to MITRE T1055 (Process Injection). The mapping supports possible process injection, but it does not prove the exact injection method or the operator's intent.
Evidence"C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe" "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\D3D11.dll",#1The sample contacted an external IP address directly and no application domain was recorded. Direct-IP traffic also occurs in legitimate installers and infrastructure, so this is supporting context only and requires corroboration from host reputation and other runtime evidence.
Evidence162.159.36.2
1 of 75 engines flagged this file
View all 75 engine results
Section entropy & packers
No high-entropy executable section or known packer signature was detected. Data and resource sections can still have high entropy without indicating packed code.
How widely this file has been seen
Moderate prevalence — neither rare nor common. No strong prior applies.
Fingerprint and provenance
- File name
- D3D11.dll
- Format
- Win32 DLL
- Code signing
- No verified publisher
- Size
- 7.8 MB
- Last analyzed
- Sep 2, 2026, 1:42 PM UTC
313f3482b850c1a39987a42f6da9e398919a15aecd0c506ca889099e5baaefffSafety & FAQ
Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.
What to do now
This file appears low risk based on the evidence available now.
- Recovery step 01
Use it only as part of software obtained from the developer's official site or another source you independently trust.
- Recovery step 02
A clean result reduces known risk, but it cannot guarantee that every new or targeted threat has been detected.
- Recovery step 03
Keep your antivirus and Windows updates switched on so you stay protected.
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