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DrvHWX86.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 02b9bb6161e2e43649513fc73d3e3726
Latest seen 2026-05-13 21:00:45 (a day ago)
First seen 2024-10-10 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
Size 83 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product DrvHW Driver
Signed by Auslogics Labs 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 2024-10-10 23:01:56 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 21:00:45 (a day ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: DrvHW Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs 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

DrvHWX86.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DrvHW Driver. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 21:00:45 (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: Auslogics
MD5: 02b9bb6161e2e43649513fc73d3e3726
Size: 83 KB
First Published: 2024-10-10 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 21:00:45 (a day ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 21:00:45 (a day ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on DrvHWX86.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:

%sysdrive%\k.p.1507\02) repack\drivers\programs\auslogics_driver_updater_2.0.1.0\auslogicsdriverupdater\app
%sysdrive%\k.p.1507\02) repack\drivers\programs\auslogics_driver_updater_2.0.0.0\auslogicsdriverupdater\app
%programfiles%\auslogics

ThreatInfo has observed DrvHWX86.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 DrvHWX86.sys across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country South Africa
Share 42.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is South Africa with 42.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DrvHWX86.sys 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

DrvHWX86.sys is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0000e250
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 50176

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

.text 31232 bytes · 62.2% of section data
MD5 003534f8d8869e730cc3bb03abfcad26
.rdata 4608 bytes · 9.2% of section data
MD5 fca55d54bb26a82658f4cf64633791be
.data 1024 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 e0ae91846f5167b259eed5efe9b3c1ce
PAGE 6656 bytes · 13.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 52db8bf70e82f25e91b5a7b0231c61c2
INIT 3072 bytes · 6.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4b3a7b185b4d8e6a167fda4b55e2c94b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 54101de6041e96f67cc9028250e89bd5
.reloc 2048 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 494715ce0e227b2dd1e835b08bcdb740

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 02b9bb6161e2e43649513fc73d3e3726.
  • 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.