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GameOverlayRenderer64.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Patched. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Trojan.Patched
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-27 16:00:26 (7 hours ago)
- File hash
- 1a98c7ad27a3fd1fa08c3ee3465d71ed
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Patched, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-03-22 23:03:06 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 16:00:26 (7 hours ago).
Company metadata: Valve Corporation. Product metadata: Steam Game Overlay Renderer.
Signed by Valve. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
GameOverlayRenderer64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Steam Game Overlay Renderer. The reported company name is Valve Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Patched, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 16:00:26 (7 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If GameOverlayRenderer64.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Patched.
File Details
| Product Name: | Steam Game Overlay Renderer |
| Company Name: | Valve Corporation |
| MD5: | 1a98c7ad27a3fd1fa08c3ee3465d71ed |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-03-22 23:03:06 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-27 16:00:26 (7 hours ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Patched (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-27 16:00:26 (7 hours ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Valve |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on GameOverlayRenderer64.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\games\dragon ball z kakarot\engine\binaries\thirdparty\steamworks\steamv139 |
| %sysdrive%\games |
| %sysdrive%\games\ghost of tsushima dc\nodvd |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\game\games\ghost of tsushima directors cut |
| %sysdrive%\game\games\dragon.ball.z.kakarot\engine\binaries\thirdparty\steamworks\steamv139 |
| %sysdrive%\giochi installati |
| %programfiles%\jump force\engine\binaries\thirdparty\steamworks\steamv139 |
| %sysdrive%\sniper ghost warrior contracts |
| %sysdrive%\sid meiers civilization vi\base\binaries |
ThreatInfo has observed GameOverlayRenderer64.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen GameOverlayRenderer64.dll across 28 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 13.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for GameOverlayRenderer64.dll is Windows 10 with 98.3% 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
GameOverlayRenderer64.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
19cfeb613710aa18ecc0b31cf4f12837
14b6f4348efe35420016b6df0e7e66a9
b64d7d12b32329c99ccff335a649eee4
a5d0b0ae07f7f1a8ae80a368aac0c823
1e633f233fe8b7061dd1911e0f4707ab
82097d3a53f460e0ed781fa1102585e0
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Patched
This report identifies GameOverlayRenderer64.dll by MD5 1a98c7ad27a3fd1fa08c3ee3465d71ed. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.