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MCU.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a9c5870da85805e15ca5488c6a8c740a
Latest seen 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)
Size 833 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 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 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 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: a9c5870da85805e15ca5488c6a8c740a
Size: 833 KB
First Published: 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 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\1h6f0iw26ug7m2u15525pqlfut8e8ox6iegcr9habc4ab0ec8o\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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MCU.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

MCU.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000cc41e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

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

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 833024

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

.text 828928 bytes · 99.5% of section data
MD5 f7c4ab891b8c1b942627eb0f1590029a
.rsrc 3584 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 f14093f5ab15c3c78530c6123e840b2c
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 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.

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 a9c5870da85805e15ca5488c6a8c740a.
  • 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.