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aow_drv_x64_ev.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.ChinAd. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- PUP.ChinAd
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-27 23:00:26 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- b89e28b87e90fcc9391eda97f90ddde1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.ChinAd.
First seen 2026-03-27 23:00:26 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-27 23:00:26 (2 months ago).
Signed by Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
aow_drv_x64_ev.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 腾讯手游助手. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is PUP.ChinAd, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-27 23:00:26 (2 months ago).
If aow_drv_x64_ev.sys appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.ChinAd.
File Details
| Product Name: | 腾讯手游助手 |
| Company Name: | Tencent |
| MD5: | b89e28b87e90fcc9391eda97f90ddde1 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-27 23:00:26 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-27 23:00:26 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.ChinAd (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-27 23:00:26 (2 months ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on aow_drv_x64_ev.sys 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%\txgameassistant\ui |
ThreatInfo has observed aow_drv_x64_ev.sys 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 aow_drv_x64_ev.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 100.0% 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 aow_drv_x64_ev.sys 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.
Analysis
aow_drv_x64_ev.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
549f6c94f2828d42e81d53ef108d91e1
aac7b910ee48f84245307440f7a762fa
68b898b73d6b2e8c7ad54cf7ed775663
6336669758a538d26e94ff28cf4e9607
0d7645db9c541e12e8b1653434111dc1
4b5a60a234e227f772f5e8f01c5831fc
fcd484ff71e0a59b2d784ce03c0462b1
02a84510f053ad1946c166ad197ffa77
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
GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.ChinAd
This report identifies aow_drv_x64_ev.sys by MD5 b89e28b87e90fcc9391eda97f90ddde1. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.