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A0001926.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1f20d158bf607aa21f121b4de48d26d0
Latest seen 2026-02-02 23:01:38 (3 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-28 05:06:01 (9 years ago)
Size 476 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-28 05:06:01 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-02 23:01:38 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Drivers Headquarters LP. Product metadata: Driver Support Active Optimization.

Digital signature

Signed by PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

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.

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)
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.

%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.

uninstall.exe A0006850.exe Au_.exe A0103604.exe A0001926.exe

This 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.

Windows 10 75.2%
Windows 7 16.0%
Windows 8.1 5.3%
Windows 8 1.9%
Windows XP 1.3%
Windows Vista 0.4%

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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000030e2
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 404992

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 24064 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 49eca36854976bacb03e52a2edb00b18
.rdata 5120 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 bed60c9116dbff6d06b51530a732c0c9
.data 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 ddd201fff50b7e7d81a3d7828b1cc9d4
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 374784 bytes · 92.5% of section data
MD5 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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 1f20d158bf607aa21f121b4de48d26d0.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.