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$RK9YLVU.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9a121a0a577b1fa2277cb925349e24ca
Latest seen 2026-02-27 23:00:40 (3 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 12:06:27 (8 years ago)
Size 641 KB
Publisher PC Drivers HeadQuarters LP
Product Driver Support
Signed by PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 12:06:27 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-27 23:00:40 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Drivers HeadQuarters LP. Product metadata: Driver Support.

Digital signature

Signed by PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

File context

$RK9YLVU.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Support. The reported company name is PC Drivers HeadQuarters LP. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-27 23:00:40 (3 months 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: Driver Support
Company Name: PC Drivers HeadQuarters LP
MD5: 9a121a0a577b1fa2277cb925349e24ca
Size: 641 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 12:06:27 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-27 23:00:40 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-27 23:00:40 (3 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on $RK9YLVU.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%profile%\downloads
%desktop%\downloads
%profile%\downloads\programs
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\8g81mwsa
%sysdrive%\dokumente und einstellungen\user\eigene dateien\downloads
%sysdrive%\downloads
%mydoc%\downloads
%profile%\ob rae\my documents\downloads
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\2fytz62z
%profile%\downloads\tools

ThreatInfo has observed $RK9YLVU.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.

File Names:

58 observed names
DriverSupport.exe DriverSupport (5).exe DriverSupport (7).exe CF95.tmp DriverSupport (3).exe DriverSupport (1).exe DriverSupport (2).exe DriverSupport(1).exe DriverSupport_2.exe DriverSupport(2).exe DriverSupport 4 Win 10.exe DriverSupport(3).exe DriverSupport (2017_08_18 10_23_29 UTC).exe $RRQGEI2.exe 711eb17d-91a6-4a02-8de8-2ac901725da1.tmp DriverSupport.exe.opdownload 6d87e2fa-94f9-43a9-b41f-0e60f5d92994.tmp $R99RVS0.exe DriverSupport (2017_10_25 03_17_15 UTC).exe DriverSupport(1) (2017_10_25 03_17_15 UTC).exe DriverSupport[1].exe 2505ff1b-e95e-49f3-be58-f9d9127768f9.tmp DriverSupport(7).exe DriverSupport(4).exe DriverSupport(8).exe DriverSupport(5).exe DriverSupport(6).exe DriverSupport(10).exe DriverSupport(9).exe DriverSupport(2) (2017_06_11 14_47_20 UTC).exe DriverSupport(3) (2017_07_19 10_04_49 UTC).exe DriverSupport (2017_01_21 15_31_19 UTC).exe DriverSupport(1) (2017_07_19 10_04_49 UTC).exe DriverSupport(2) (2017_07_19 10_04_49 UTC).exe DriverSupport(3) (2017_06_11 14_47_20 UTC).exe DriverSupport (2017_07_19 10_04_49 UTC).exe DriverSupport(1) (2017_06_11 14_47_20 UTC).exe DriverSupport (2017_12_14 10_49_40 UTC).exe $RL8KPMB.exe DriverSupport linksys.exe $RFTYB05.exe $R8PKDKG.exe Windows DriverSupport fix2017.exe A0194627.exe A0214844.exe A0214845.exe A0214846.exe DriverSupport (4).exe DriverSupport (2017_12_02 12_48_40 UTC).exe DriverSupport (2017_11_20 22_46_18 UTC).exe DriverSupport (2017_12_15 06_12_44 UTC).exe DriverSupport (2018_02_04 00_40_03 UTC).exe DriverSupport (2017_08_14 03_00_43 UTC).exe DriverSupport (2017_10_19 09_45_19 UTC).exe $R0ZMJ0G.exe Radaon DriverSupport.exe Alcatel DriverSupport.exe $RK9YLVU.exe

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen $RK9YLVU.exe across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 69.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 69.7% 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 76.1%
Windows 7 17.2%
Windows 8.1 3.8%
Windows XP 1.8%
Windows 8 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for $RK9YLVU.exe is Windows 10 with 76.1% 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

$RK9YLVU.exe 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 0x0000322b
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 404480

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

.text 24064 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 566b191b40fde4369ae73a05b57df1d2
.rdata 5120 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 6389f916226544852e494114faf192ad
.data 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 72dcd89e8824ae186467be61797ed81e
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 374272 bytes · 92.5% of section data
MD5 c4bff3f8447290b4d32ebab4631e0fd2

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 9a121a0a577b1fa2277cb925349e24ca.
  • 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.