A0212218.dll file report

MD5 eb30c5a042829a617edf0773ff778e4e
Latest seen 2021-12-19 21:28:27 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago)
Size 97 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 21:28:27 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Drivers Headquarters LP. 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.

A0212218.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DriverSupport.com. The reported company name is PC Drivers Headquarters LP. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-19 21:28:27 (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 LP
MD5: eb30c5a042829a617edf0773ff778e4e
Size: 97 KB
First Published: 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-19 21:28:27 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-19 21:28:27 (4 years ago)
Signed By: PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0212218.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}
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed A0212218.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.

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A0212218.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 57.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 63.3%
Windows 7 28.1%
Windows XP 4.5%
Windows 8 2.3%
Windows 8.1 1.8%

The most common operating system signal for A0212218.dll is Windows 10 with 63.3% 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.

A0212218.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0001378e

.NET Info:

MVID: 4e340716-64da-4e96-b34e-f9070acaa25d
Typelib ID: b596cc9f-56e5-419e-a622-e01bb457431e

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 73728 e26f3794fcbbfa2e05833eb4214883b2
.rsrc 4096 8219ff26e2d479ccc537ca624a73cfc1
.reloc 4096 315380417c715e97bf26a850fc16bec8

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.

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