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A0212208.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f97ac2e9034ed46ace37e9f3234f495c
Latest seen 2021-12-19 21:28:10 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago)
Size 69 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-19 21:28:10 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Drivers Headquarters. Product metadata: DriverSupport.com.

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.

A0212208.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DriverSupport.com. The reported company name is PC Drivers Headquarters. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-19 21:28:10 (4 years ago).

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: DriverSupport.com
Company Name: PC Drivers Headquarters
MD5: f97ac2e9034ed46ace37e9f3234f495c
Size: 69 KB
First Published: 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-19 21:28:10 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-19 21:28:10 (4 years ago)
Signed By: PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0212208.dll 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\driver support
%programfiles%\driver support
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{b27e5c6a-35d1-4c73-bc02-db61c65223dc}\rp544
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{ac9dde38-bca3-4eab-8bf6-d625224cf9d9}

ThreatInfo has observed A0212208.dll 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.

Agent.ExceptionLogging.dll A0103578.dll A0040205.dll A0212208.dll

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 61.2%
Windows 7 29.7%
Windows XP 4.8%
Windows 8 2.4%
Windows 8.1 1.9%

The most common operating system signal for A0212208.dll is Windows 10 with 61.2% 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.

A0212208.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x0000f43e
Image base 0x10000000

.NET Info:

MVID: f5e4b70c-5258-4197-acea-f184952692a0
Typelib ID: 1b79af62-ae90-4009-ad78-500184b40385

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 56832

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

.text 54784 bytes · 96.4% of section data
MD5 bdb069d612d64bf3f204ae725e419063
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 9308c57edb74daefa32815855a677bd7
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 b3e8a4157df4c47e09cd65e5b28918e6

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 f97ac2e9034ed46ace37e9f3234f495c.
  • 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.