A0212212.exe file report

MD5 20bcabf1ab7acf6a396162742616a17c
Latest seen 2021-12-19 21:28:24 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago)
Size 9 MB
Product Driver Support

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-19 21:28:24 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Drivers Headquarters LP. Product metadata: Driver Support.

Digital signature

Signed by PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

A0212212.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Support. The reported company name is PC Drivers Headquarters LP. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-19 21:28:24 (4 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.

Product Name: Driver Support
Company Name: PC Drivers Headquarters LP
MD5: 20bcabf1ab7acf6a396162742616a17c
Size: 9 MB
First Published: 2017-10-25 02:10:16 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-19 21:28:24 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-19 21:28:24 (4 years ago)
Signed By: PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0212212.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.

%programfiles%\driver support\driver support
%programfiles%\driver support
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{b27e5c6a-35d1-4c73-bc02-db61c65223dc}\rp544
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{ac9dde38-bca3-4eab-8bf6-d625224cf9d9}
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed A0212212.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.

DriverSupport.exe
driversupport.exe
A0103567.exe
A0040129.exe
A0212212.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

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2.4%
0.9%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 57.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 64.2%
Windows 7 26.9%
Windows XP 4.3%
Windows 8.1 3.0%
Windows 8 1.7%

The most common operating system signal for A0212212.exe is Windows 10 with 64.2% 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.

A0212212.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0092462e

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 9578496 892e98f618993cab7e43568db4d4b71c
.rsrc 374784 dc37befe28e533934378a00783bf31b8
.reloc 512 cb71a07f7f952b330c9895bedd1aeb28

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.

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