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MaxxAudioRealtek.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 daded743b7ba684c82679ef3876af4c8
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:56:14 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-05 19:02:54 (7 years ago)
Size 13 MB
Publisher Waves Audio Ltd.
Signed by Waves Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-08-05 19:02:54 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:56:14 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Waves Audio Ltd..

Digital signature

Signed by Waves Inc. 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.

MaxxAudioRealtek.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is Waves Audio Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:56:14 (4 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.

Company Name: Waves Audio Ltd.
MD5: daded743b7ba684c82679ef3876af4c8
Size: 13 MB
First Published: 2018-08-05 19:02:54 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:56:14 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:56:14 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Waves Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxxAudioRealtek.dll 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.

%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161020t220751799626\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed MaxxAudioRealtek.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.

Windows 7 60.0%
Windows 10 40.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxxAudioRealtek.dll is Windows 7 with 60.0% 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.

MaxxAudioRealtek.dll 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 0x0008ab32
Image base 0x1c400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 13782016

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

.text 798720 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 3b47952b749d8b5fbdc2a4457f841d50
.rdata 275968 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 68244b0ce810b08f78383ffd66bde9a6
.data 34816 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 89ef249ed68f239fe2432da9f15c2172
.rsrc 12627968 bytes · 91.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 be600507168ededf434fab8b901fdf76
.reloc 44544 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 835ab0f6114ca7c251bb13fc0c8ee9d2

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 daded743b7ba684c82679ef3876af4c8.
  • 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.