A0212202.dll file report

MD5 e2e995fabfbd1e428308b5d484915195
Latest seen 2021-12-19 21:27:40 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-25 02:10:17 (8 years ago)
Size 642 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-25 02:10:17 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-19 21:27:40 (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.

A0212202.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 21:27:40 (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: e2e995fabfbd1e428308b5d484915195
Size: 642 KB
First Published: 2017-10-25 02:10:17 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-19 21:27:40 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-19 21:27:40 (4 years ago)
Signed By: PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0212202.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 A0212202.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.Common.dll
A0103572.dll
A0040199.dll
A0212202.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 60.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 62.0%
Windows 7 29.1%
Windows XP 4.7%
Windows 8 2.3%
Windows 8.1 1.9%

The most common operating system signal for A0212202.dll is Windows 10 with 62.0% 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.

A0212202.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: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x0009ed2e

.NET Info:

MVID: a92ca77a-1cac-4492-9517-6d9ce771fe73
Typelib ID: 0ae075ab-bd20-47d6-b760-6a2f312477d3

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 642560 02f30609e6e0bb63beb7271d66a46657
.rsrc 1024 885476a8722e87cbeb5cdcb4682f5fdb
.reloc 512 74fd21294e4812b506caf889b19a4495

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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