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DrvHWX64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0988669bdaa9b4db6e627085ca3c3eaa
Latest seen 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day ago)
First seen 2025-10-30 23:00:39 (7 months ago)
Size 98 KB
Publisher Outbyte
Product DrvHW Driver
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-10-30 23:00:39 (7 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Outbyte. Product metadata: DrvHW Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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. 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

DrvHWX64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DrvHW Driver. The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day 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: DrvHW Driver
Company Name: Outbyte
MD5: 0988669bdaa9b4db6e627085ca3c3eaa
Size: 98 KB
First Published: 2025-10-30 23:00:39 (7 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day ago)

Overview

Signed By: Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on DrvHWX64.sys 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:

%commonappdata%\outbyte\camomile\1.x
%programfiles%\outbyte
%commonappdata%\outbyte\pc repair\1.x

ThreatInfo has observed DrvHWX64.sys 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 DrvHWX64.sys across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 23.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 23.5% 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 94.1%
Windows 7 5.9%

The most common operating system signal for DrvHWX64.sys is Windows 10 with 94.1% 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

DrvHWX64.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x000122d0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 66048

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

.text 37888 bytes · 57.4% of section data
MD5 f0ce8888452f7a3f819efbe849c2c521
.rdata 10240 bytes · 15.5% of section data
MD5 2312a4890a0a344395e504ac969a1b5a
.data 1024 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 07aa3eac3b2f76367d327471024fbf84
.pdata 3584 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 0ee6bcafe7ab863984ca91763cbe35e7
PAGE 7680 bytes · 11.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f7bd4de070415eed9776bcb6f72c87aa
INIT 3584 bytes · 5.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d2dcf028cad2220189844750d7224405
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 87ad02159f5958d0b651f16fa6f48d04
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 aa7c6c23fee855a4ce86d170031185fd

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 0988669bdaa9b4db6e627085ca3c3eaa.
  • 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.