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DriverHiveEngine.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-12-22 21:24:53 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-21 23:30:32 (4 years ago).
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
DriverHiveEngine.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC Repair . The reported company name is Outbyte . The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-21 23:30:32 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | PC Repair |
| Company Name: | Outbyte |
| MD5: | 988249308da68248e026c9ccbdfa4e3c |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-12-22 21:24:53 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-03-21 23:30:32 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-03-21 23:30:32 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on DriverHiveEngine.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\outbyte |
ThreatInfo has observed DriverHiveEngine.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen DriverHiveEngine.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for DriverHiveEngine.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.
Analysis
DriverHiveEngine.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
7f3fbe809ca1fe5c60f6230bd552e46a
ed548456f1e8622f8e187b9b3e2015b1
191882a8e0e7a6f8338973b760bbcf2c
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
7535511dfa26ce8f22c4b20e3e038c00
53c2c4a3ce9f35d828b8c4c9423d0482
fcc5ee9f4a86b7fa5496e6499e829f81
535d6b4adcce1a8f2191b2bb3c7ff679
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.