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pmtu_IObitDel.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8b58b2f9bcd04ba5e952d7709925b7bf
Latest seen 2026-02-02 23:01:32 (3 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 13:02:23 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB

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 2017-05-26 13:02:23 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-02 23:01:32 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Drivers HeadQuarters LP. Product metadata: Driver Support PMTU discovery.

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.

pmtu_IObitDel.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Support PMTU discovery. The reported company name is PC Drivers HeadQuarters LP. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-02 23:01:32 (3 months 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.

Product Name: Driver Support PMTU discovery
Company Name: PC Drivers HeadQuarters LP
MD5: 8b58b2f9bcd04ba5e952d7709925b7bf
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-26 13:02:23 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-02 23:01:32 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-02 23:01:32 (3 months ago)
Signed By: PC DRIVERS HEADQUARTERS I, INC
Status: Valid

The signature on pmtu_IObitDel.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\svc
%sysdrive%\programme\driver support\svc
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{ac9dde38-bca3-4eab-8bf6-d625224cf9d9}\rp16
%sysdrive%\driver support\svc
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)\driver support\svc
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{b27e5c6a-35d1-4c73-bc02-db61c65223dc}\rp544
%programfiles%\driver support
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{7d95014e-5f66-4b76-bab8-a9f2b9780d48}
%sysdrive%\wd backup.swstor\brabe\mwqym2fiodcyy2rlndqwnd\volume{03f744f3-1a68-4ab4-9d7c-d0f725694ee4}\program files (x86)\driver support
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)\driver support

ThreatInfo has observed pmtu_IObitDel.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.

pmtu.exe A0006848.exe A0103602.exe A0001924.exe pmtu_IObitDel.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.

Windows 10 76.0%
Windows 7 16.8%
Windows 8.1 4.4%
Windows 8 1.4%
Windows XP 1.0%
Windows Vista 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for pmtu_IObitDel.exe is Windows 10 with 76.0% 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.

pmtu_IObitDel.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 0x0000899a
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 1286144

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

.text 45056 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 b600674fedbeb3479606d78ee789840b
.rdata 8192 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 73b52d7997456797c232d2d3206414bb
.data 8192 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 bb2d237eaa09687656f1ed2a80c485fd
.rsrc 1224704 bytes · 95.2% of section data
MD5 8b069e78e5d976c89899bcacfe361b3c

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 8b58b2f9bcd04ba5e952d7709925b7bf.
  • 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.