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A0001926.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-28 05:06:01 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-02 23:01:38 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: PC Drivers Headquarters LP. Product metadata: Driver Support Active Optimization.
Signed by PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
A0001926.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Support Active Optimization. The reported company name is PC Drivers Headquarters LP. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-02 23:01:38 (3 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
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: | Driver Support Active Optimization |
| Company Name: | PC Drivers Headquarters LP |
| MD5: | 1f20d158bf607aa21f121b4de48d26d0 |
| Size: | 476 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-28 05:06:01 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-02 23:01:38 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-02 23:01:38 (3 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on A0001926.exe 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%\driver support\svc |
| %sysdrive%\programme\driver support\svc |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{ac9dde38-bca3-4eab-8bf6-d625224cf9d9}\rp16 |
| %temp%\~nsu.tmp |
| %sysdrive%\driver support\svc |
| %desktop%\protect gambling\local disk\driver support\svc |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)\driver support\svc |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\gaming computer\appdata\local\temp\~nsu.tmp |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{b27e5c6a-35d1-4c73-bc02-db61c65223dc}\rp544 |
| %programfiles%\driver support |
ThreatInfo has observed A0001926.exe 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.
File Names:
5 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen A0001926.exe across 37 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 61.9% 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 A0001926.exe is Windows 10 with 75.2% 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
A0001926.exe 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.
49eca36854976bacb03e52a2edb00b18
bed60c9116dbff6d06b51530a732c0c9
ddd201fff50b7e7d81a3d7828b1cc9d4
00000000000000000000000000000000
757c67299b5ccf911cd3d5432d5c40a7
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.