Brief summary

It seems that some of the version information of nvda_synthDriverHost.exe is not set correctly.

Steps to reproduce

1. Install NVDA or create a portable version.
2. Open `lib***\x86\synthDriverHost-runtime\ in Explorer.
3. Check the properties of nvda_synthDriverHost.exe.
   *The company name was confirmed in the tooltip of the file.

Actual behavior

• CompanyName is unknown.
• ProductVersion is a string starting with source-.-

Expected behavior

• CompanyName is NVAccess.
• ProductVersion contains correct version information.

NVDA logs, crash dumps and other attachments

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NVDA type

portable copy

NVDA version

alpha-54695,cc554e1d (2026.2.0.54695)

Have you tried any other versions of NVDA? If so, please report their behaviors.

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Windows version

Windows 11 25H2 (AMD64) build 26200.7840

Name and version of other software in use when reproducing the issue

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Other information about your system

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Does the issue still occur after restarting your computer?

I have restarted my computer and the issue still occurs

If NVDA add-ons are disabled, is your problem still occurring?

I have restarted NVDA with add-ons disabled and the issue still occurs

Does the issue still occur after you run the COM Registration Fixing Tool in NVDA's tools menu?

I have run the COM Registration Fixing Tool and the issue still occurs