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tap0901.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 54cb62322b7b1210cb317c4462691b10
Latest seen 2026-02-05 23:01:18 (3 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 02:12:02 (9 years ago)
Size 38 KB
Publisher The OpenVPN Project
Product TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver
Signed by GZ Systems Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-29 02:12:02 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-05 23:01:18 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenVPN Project. Product metadata: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by GZ Systems 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.

File context

tap0901.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver. The reported company name is The OpenVPN Project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-05 23:01:18 (3 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.

File Details

Product Name: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver
Company Name: The OpenVPN Project
MD5: 54cb62322b7b1210cb317c4462691b10
Size: 38 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 02:12:02 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-05 23:01:18 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-05 23:01:18 (3 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: GZ Systems Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on tap0901.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:

%programfiles%\scanguard\driver\amd64
%programfiles%\totalav\driver\amd64
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\scanguard\driver\amd64
%programfiles%\pcprotect\driver
%programfiles%\scanguard\driver
%programfiles%\totalav\driver
%programfiles%\scanguard\updates\scanguard-4.4.12\driver
%programfiles%\scanguard\updates\scanguard-1.36.98\driver
%sysdrive%\programmi\totalav\driver
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\totalav\driver

ThreatInfo has observed tap0901.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 tap0901.sys across 81 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 21.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 21.0% 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 77.7%
Windows 7 15.7%
Windows 8.1 4.4%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows XP 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.3%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for tap0901.sys is Windows 10 with 77.7% 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

tap0901.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 0x0000a230
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 30208

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

.text 22016 bytes · 72.9% of section data
MD5 1bf5121f3aac692f33d1d1ea5c4b5ce8
.rdata 2560 bytes · 8.5% of section data
MD5 485070a9acf6f16acd6095539acee671
.data 512 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 c5c882bfa7594974da7f789954ea7f4c
.pdata 1536 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 4a86ad453b2115e48a8d83cda4e2fe20
INIT 2048 bytes · 6.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 416f01c3e80a81b3b34ae36ad02ebfbc
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 feea7fd0a61b0d6afa4b8aad0b2617a5
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 09f4f1599268434838b32d8b4c0f249c

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 54cb62322b7b1210cb317c4462691b10.
  • 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.