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DriversHQ.DriverDetective.Client.exe.vir file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0a33013dd4fff513f9e4d313887bec13
Latest seen 2021-03-20 21:58:18 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-09-06 13:58:13 (6 years ago)
Size 6 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2019-09-06 13:58:13 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-20 21:58:18 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Drivers Headquarters. Product metadata: Driver Detective.

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.

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.

DriversHQ.DriverDetective.Client.exe.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Detective. The reported company name is PC Drivers Headquarters. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-20 21:58:18 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: Driver Detective
Company Name: PC Drivers Headquarters
MD5: 0a33013dd4fff513f9e4d313887bec13
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2019-09-06 13:58:13 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-20 21:58:18 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-20 21:58:18 (5 years ago)
Signed By: PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

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

%sysdrive%\multimedia\backup set 2015-03-19 185021\backup files 2015-04-12 190018\backup files 1.zip\c\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\program files\pc drivers headquarters
%sysdrive%\multimedia\backup set 2015-09-28 102109\backup files 2015-09-28 102109\backup files 1.zip\c\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\program files\pc drivers headquarters
%sysdrive%\multimedia\backup set 2016-01-17 231318\backup files 2016-01-17 231318\backup files 1.zip\c\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\program files\pc drivers headquarters
%programfiles%\pc drivers headquarters
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed DriversHQ.DriverDetective.Client.exe.vir 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.

Windows 10 80.0%
Windows 7 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for DriversHQ.DriverDetective.Client.exe.vir is Windows 10 with 80.0% 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.

DriversHQ.DriverDetective.Client.exe.vir 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 0x00633a3e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 21ce2a00-9676-47fc-aca1-87e9e3744f5d
Typelib ID: 1cdeaff3-e114-46a4-b9dc-bc1b5741437e

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 6526976

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

.text 6495232 bytes · 99.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 51250c423d30c02952d9eade0b40e889
.rsrc 31232 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 0f5999fea91d2bf26116ec0eb894c4fb
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6f31da56af818177c3e77fb88f8cfe1a

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 0a33013dd4fff513f9e4d313887bec13.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.