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A0186442.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0b4e15bc9c2186b86d55877239e02cde
Latest seen 2021-08-26 20:43:52 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-15 21:13:33 (7 years ago)
Size 786 KB
Publisher eSupport.com, Inc.
Signed by eSupport.com, Inc.

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 2018-06-15 21:13:33 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-26 20:43:52 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: eSupport.com, Inc.. Product metadata: DriverAgent WebScan.

Digital signature

Signed by eSupport.com, 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.

A0186442.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DriverAgent WebScan. The reported company name is eSupport.com, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-26 20:43:52 (4 years 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: DriverAgent WebScan
Company Name: eSupport.com, Inc.
MD5: 0b4e15bc9c2186b86d55877239e02cde
Size: 786 KB
First Published: 2018-06-15 21:13:33 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-26 20:43:52 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-26 20:43:52 (4 years ago)
Signed By: eSupport.com, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on A0186442.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.

%commonappdata%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{fb46a10d-1c8e-44d1-b3c7-6beb86542341}
%commonappdata%\comms

ThreatInfo has observed A0186442.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.

dwc.dll A0186442.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 69.4%
Windows 7 24.5%
Windows 8.1 4.1%
Windows XP 2.0%

The most common operating system signal for A0186442.dll is Windows 10 with 69.4% 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.

A0186442.dll 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 0x000962b4
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 797184

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

.text 605184 bytes · 75.9% of section data
MD5 c42bb9c84a23d1ed684778c1916b73e5
.itext 5120 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3fa43a2dd8a17037c328a11ca1b31ef6
.data 68608 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 7cfd5122a1666ce9a9a1faa245493c3d
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 12288 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 6b294f0c4cdd25dcbf1c63fd8d8616a9
.edata 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 65b663c8c42a2b40ac66537da432c5a6
.reloc 35840 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 86ec744adb2ec181618bd5cd69495467
.rsrc 69120 bytes · 8.7% of section data
MD5 b8b924e1f0c1e51162a72e728920051f

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 0b4e15bc9c2186b86d55877239e02cde.
  • 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.