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install_driver.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5656f8998f196c3dcae27e3e94a8931d
Latest seen 2021-08-26 20:51:52 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-01 00:08:43 (8 years ago)
Size 55 KB
Signed by eSupport.com, Inc.

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 2017-06-01 00:08:43 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-26 20:51:52 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by eSupport.com, Inc.. 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

install_driver.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-26 20:51:52 (4 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.

File Details

MD5: 5656f8998f196c3dcae27e3e94a8931d
Size: 55 KB
First Published: 2017-06-01 00:08:43 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-26 20:51:52 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-26 20:51:52 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: eSupport.com, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on install_driver.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.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%\driveragentplus
%allusersprofile%\\application data\driveragentplus
%allusersprofile%\\datos de programa\driveragentplus
%commonappdata%
%allusersprofile%\\application data
%programfiles%\esupport.com
%allusersprofile%\.windows\application data
%allusersprofile%\\dati applicazioni
%allusersprofile%\\datos de programa
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine

ThreatInfo has observed install_driver.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen install_driver.exe across 47 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 11.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 11.7% 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 51.6%
Windows 7 30.9%
Windows XP 7.6%
Windows 8.1 7.2%
Windows 8 2.2%
Windows Vista 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for install_driver.exe is Windows 10 with 51.6% 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

install_driver.exe 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 0x00009924
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 48128

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

CODE 35840 bytes · 74.5% of section data
MD5 0f5eeb123dc181a86de23655cb250193
DATA 1536 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 baa63b46a0cf6378136fa9d0850cb9ce
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 2048 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 87c1e97222c6246cf63474b87b029fb4
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 11abed5d683884fd4b04f559cf95a0a7
.reloc 3584 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 6d06c9ce7be78d0003cf1d1b4dc3cdd6
.rsrc 4608 bytes · 9.6% of section data
MD5 3451e64c7e6ca19d1d5f6ea94b6cdb30

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 5656f8998f196c3dcae27e3e94a8931d.
  • 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.