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A0212209.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7e3df0fb805b5f8faa0236bfdb90f075
Latest seen 2021-12-19 21:27:46 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago)
Size 41 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 21:27:46 (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.

A0212209.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 21:27:46 (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: 7e3df0fb805b5f8faa0236bfdb90f075
Size: 41 KB
First Published: 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-19 21:27:46 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-19 21:27:46 (4 years ago)
Signed By: PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0212209.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 A0212209.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.XmlSerializers.dll A0103579.dll A0040206.dll A0212209.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 61.4%
Windows 7 29.5%
Windows XP 4.8%
Windows 8 2.4%
Windows 8.1 1.9%

The most common operating system signal for A0212209.dll is Windows 10 with 61.4% 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.

A0212209.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 0x00005a2e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: d23b1ced-8c5d-4c9e-8a0b-cf3adca78779

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 24576

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

.text 16384 bytes · 66.7% of section data
MD5 746c4833c9f30f24148aa087fb416672
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 16.7% of section data
MD5 c8244c1d49e2d72cbddb88b485ab908d
.reloc 4096 bytes · 16.7% of section data
MD5 2cc3877109841e6cfd29c5d0270d243f

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 7e3df0fb805b5f8faa0236bfdb90f075.
  • 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.