MCU.exe file report

MD5 3e3140798abf2ec101fe1d6188c05361
Latest seen 2023-03-13 23:41:49 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-05-24 17:03:57 (5 years ago)
Size 837 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-05-24 17:03:57 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-13 23:41:49 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Maximus Configuration Utility.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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.

MCU.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Maximus Configuration Utility. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-13 23:41:49 (3 years 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.

Product Name: NVIDIA Maximus Configuration Utility
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 3e3140798abf2ec101fe1d6188c05361
Size: 837 KB
First Published: 2020-05-24 17:03:57 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-13 23:41:49 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-13 23:41:49 (3 years ago)

The signature on MCU.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.

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\75bc23a879j9f7pnfd87p8sss21s15anp669ni3n72p08h8553\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\rexvv160m04li3mf9i8i8se9o53vxi1hpkweq0w4fe2t7ab736\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\l26sbx1tr252nn469fv7c13c2u02c99pu2b9v0f75m35u6t70k\display

ThreatInfo has observed MCU.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.

66.7%
33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 66.7%
Windows 8 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for MCU.exe is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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.

MCU.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000cc41e

.NET Info:

MVID: 674cdb37-54d1-4bae-8559-b0bd7cab35ca
Typelib ID: 68bea5ab-b066-4a18-890a-3e7c2e78e077

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 828928 f7c4ab891b8c1b942627eb0f1590029a
.rsrc 3584 f14093f5ab15c3c78530c6123e840b2c
.reloc 512 af57e4a841fb1e5ccad18b714d9bbe17

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.

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