GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

DriverInstaller32.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 8cbb77b31a4499b049437a592bd7c9de
Latest seen 2025-10-30 23:00:31 (7 months ago)
First seen 2024-10-10 23:01:58 (2 years ago)
Size 688 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product Driver Installer
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Auslogics. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-10-30 23:00:31 (7 months ago)
File hash
8cbb77b31a4499b049437a592bd7c9de
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-10 23:01:58 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-10-30 23:00:31 (7 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: Driver Installer.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

DriverInstaller32.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Installer. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2025-10-30 23:00:31 (7 months ago).

If DriverInstaller32.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.Auslogics.

File Details

Product Name: Driver Installer
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: 8cbb77b31a4499b049437a592bd7c9de
Size: 688 KB
First Published: 2024-10-10 23:01:58 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-10-30 23:00:31 (7 months ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-10-30 23:00:31 (7 months ago)

Detection screenshot

DriverInstaller32.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on DriverInstaller32.exe 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:

%sysdrive%\k.p.1507\02) repack\drivers\programs\auslogics_driver_updater_2.0.0.0\auslogicsdriverupdater\app
%profile%\downloads\compressed\auslogics.driver.updater.2.0.1.4.portable\auslogics.driver.updater.2.0.1.4.portable\app

ThreatInfo has observed DriverInstaller32.exe 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 DriverInstaller32.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country The Netherlands
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is The Netherlands with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DriverInstaller32.exe 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

DriverInstaller32.exe 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 0x000a0838
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 680448

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

.text 648704 bytes · 95.3% of section data
MD5 d0150667d880824947489cef7302f81a
.itext 3072 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6c2d4a24fe256c845ed6a92c37e8bd16
.data 10752 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 f3c1ccf60a7f0d005672c9e0547a594a
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 3584 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 fa7754b14f7bb03074b5a339a2ab2ef8
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00b1422ac8371f3f6ac49911d4e3e6e9
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 622df1952a2745b0e6635ec532b04fb5
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 37968401e98930f20ebbc70360c0a724
.rsrc 12800 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 4606a33b17f537ce18f193eb925b08c2

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

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Auslogics

This report identifies DriverInstaller32.exe by MD5 8cbb77b31a4499b049437a592bd7c9de. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8cbb77b31a4499b049437a592bd7c9de.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.