7.dll

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So I did a full scan today and Avast found a file called 7.dll in AppData\Local\Temp\_avast_\unp200541910.tmp. I googled the file but I couldn't find anything about it. The virus on it was allegedly Win32:Malware-gen. Does anyone have any information on this file?

Oh and is this file a virus or a false positive? I can only link it in the google drive way since I can't attach .dll files. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lK1_K0WM2eSUR3ZVh6bW5la3M/view?usp=drive_web

This is the virustotal for it: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/60254f4b152df2c6acc8cd36d64d812934500cb695f88d8f960f29ab886a343d/analysis/

[Pondus]

Oh and is this file a virus or a false positive? 

Does the VT scan result look like a false positive. 

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Well that is what I would like to know since trusted antiviruses say both of the possibilities. I admit I am like a legit noob at antiviruses at time so I always stay on the safe side.

[DavidR]

The location AppData\Local\Temp\_avast_\ is where avast unpacks or sends files to be scanned.  It is highly unlikely that you would find any information on the unp200541910.tmp file as it is a uniquely named temporary file (7.dll is also somewhat strange).  Files in the _avast_ temp folder should be cleared after a successful scan.

The VT results are two weeks old, if it isn't very current then it is best to have VT rerun the scan.  Also the file name is different to what you mentioned 7.dll in the topic subject.

[Pondus]

From the VT info given it seems to be a steam file

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CopyrightCopyright (C) 2013-2015 tapek+rvt (aka deadmau5)@REVOLT
Product SteamAPI
Original name steam_api.dll
Internal name steam_api.dll
File version 0.8.6.0
Description REVOLT SteamAPI Wrapper
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and as said your VT scan result was old, meaning it was previous uploaded (VT ask to see last scan result)
Analysis date:   2017-07-06 13:47:28 UTC ( 2 weeks ago )
Always click the rescan button for a fresh result

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Also the file name is different to what you mentioned 7.dll in the topic subject.

Yes I know I meant it as a second file. Also that steam file is a crack but it is supposed to be safe, it is from, but I will do a little more research.

[DavidR]

I don't believe there is such a thing as a safe crack, as you never truly know what you are going to get.

[Eddy]

I admit I am like a legit noob at antiviruses at time so I always stay on the safe side.

Come on, don't lie.
You are using cracks and you are using a computer while doing so.

But officer, I never drink when I am driving.
I'm always drinking a lot before I start driving and makes me a safe driver.

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Well roughly 10 more antiviruses claim it is safe with current records.