GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

DriversHQ.DriverDetective.ExceptionLogging.ni.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 f8c7966695cab61fc306270dc8351301
Latest seen 2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago)
Size 72 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago)
File hash
f8c7966695cab61fc306270dc8351301
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

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 2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

DriversHQ.DriverDetective.ExceptionLogging.ni.dll 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 PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DriversHQ.DriverDetective.ExceptionLogging.ni.dll 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.Gen.

Product Name: Driver Detective
Company Name: PC Drivers Headquarters
MD5: f8c7966695cab61fc306270dc8351301
Size: 72 KB
First Published: 2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-17 23:47:47 (3 years ago)
DriversHQ.DriverDetective.ExceptionLogging.ni.dll 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.

%sysdrive%\windows.old\windows\assembly\nativeimages_v2.0.50727_32\drivershq.driverdet#

ThreatInfo has observed DriversHQ.DriverDetective.ExceptionLogging.ni.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DriversHQ.DriverDetective.ExceptionLogging.ni.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.

DriversHQ.DriverDetective.ExceptionLogging.ni.dll 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
Image base

.NET Info:

MVID: fe458708-d83b-470a-a55d-232e38394fde

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 73216

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

.data 14336 bytes · 19.6% of section data
MD5 465fc9ce2949ab42eaf7f61e4bd96070
.xdata 2560 bytes · 3.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 676f36dc7e63ec8e67aced14e9acadca
.text 52736 bytes · 72.0% of section data
MD5 f4a5bf1ef629f5f49b21ea6026d4ddc5
.extrel 512 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5e9e073f9b543fbf0cbd11cc6e59bbca
.reloc 3072 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 1a3957f9d1171a353a874d1f2c544def

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.Gen

This report identifies DriversHQ.DriverDetective.ExceptionLogging.ni.dll by MD5 f8c7966695cab61fc306270dc8351301. It is part of the PUP report group. 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 f8c7966695cab61fc306270dc8351301.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.