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pnpdrv.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 309ce67cc732f8dfcfca2bc38ac59bb9
Latest seen 2025-11-18 23:00:41 (6 months ago)
First seen 2020-10-29 21:49:59 (5 years ago)
Size 285 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-10-29 21:49:59 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2025-11-18 23:00:41 (6 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Life Guarder Software Company Limited. 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.

pnpdrv.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-11-18 23:00:41 (6 months 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.

MD5: 309ce67cc732f8dfcfca2bc38ac59bb9
Size: 285 KB
First Published: 2020-10-29 21:49:59 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-11-18 23:00:41 (6 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-11-18 23:00:41 (6 months ago)
Signed By: Life Guarder Software Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on pnpdrv.dll 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%\ostotosoft

ThreatInfo has observed pnpdrv.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 63.5%
Windows 7 32.7%
Windows 8.1 3.8%

The most common operating system signal for pnpdrv.dll is Windows 10 with 63.5% 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.

pnpdrv.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00020e2d
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 274944

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

.text 193536 bytes · 70.4% of section data
MD5 1dc8f5d98423e9e489738845c4eb0f86
.rdata 56832 bytes · 20.7% of section data
MD5 28e686bd74fb7993e4e550ff9e8174cc
.data 7680 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 bbb0924af2bb05b2c26035e015f92425
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e9541d20e2cc490a23947697e6e35b48
.reloc 15872 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 80cbfeadfac2c0f29259c6e8e91e6714

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 309ce67cc732f8dfcfca2bc38ac59bb9.
  • 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.