While some homebrew triggers false positives, many "Downgrade.exe" files are actually info-stealers or ransomware. Safer Alternatives
This article explores the reality of PS4 downgrading, the risks of downloading executable files from unverified sources, and the legitimate methods currently used by the homebrew community. The Legend of the One-Click Downgrade Ps4 Tool Downgrade V1.00 Exe Download
Without a valid 1.00 recovery PUP (which Sony never publicly released except to service centers), you cannot complete the downgrade. Many "V1.00 EXE" downloads claim to include this PUP, but they are almost always corrupt or fake. Many "V1
Hardware RequirementsTo swap back to that inactive version, you cannot use a USB stick. You must physically open the console and use: A Teensy or Raspberry Pi (as a flasher). Soldering equipment to connect to the PS4's NOR chip. Soldering equipment to connect to the PS4's NOR chip
Any file claiming to be this specific .exe (a Windows executable) for a PS4 hardware modification is almost certainly: