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DriverUpdateHelper64.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-06-26 20:16:21 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Raxco Software, Inc.. Product metadata: PerfectUpdater.
Signed by Raxco Software, Inc.. 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
DriverUpdateHelper64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PerfectUpdater. The reported company name is Raxco Software, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 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: | PerfectUpdater |
| Company Name: | Raxco Software, Inc. |
| MD5: | a0a302d6cd9ddc407a02880e1ee150fe |
| Size: | 471 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-06-26 20:16:21 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-11 23:26:45 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Raxco Software, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on DriverUpdateHelper64.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:
| %programfiles%\raxco\perfectupdater\updater |
ThreatInfo has observed DriverUpdateHelper64.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 DriverUpdateHelper64.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy 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:
The most common operating system signal for DriverUpdateHelper64.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
DriverUpdateHelper64.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3f78efd344867cc3cf5ab578caa2a167
6ab54dc505b32a7e8472d27f97ce1f2e
645c96ba5fadb60a70e5aac70ccf5570
bcd49f3805536c7cae91d695bfe1d73a
db60e6748b5caa78d39a455efb331adf
59736cce46a7f0d2a33ec611c002aa05
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.