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NvContainerSetup.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c5189407eb956291cee0f0c7fdcd2925
Latest seen 2021-01-12 20:54:03 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 20:34:24 (5 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Package Launcher
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-12 20:34:24 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 20:54:03 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Package Launcher.

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.

File context

NvContainerSetup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Package Launcher. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 20:54:03 (5 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.

File Details

Product Name: NVIDIA Package Launcher
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: c5189407eb956291cee0f0c7fdcd2925
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2021-01-12 20:34:24 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 20:54:03 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 20:54:03 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on NvContainerSetup.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\b4j2d5pcli3285crxn4662820cw4c63121ky4lp22voor88472\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\i41728xrko8ie261618mm4iq928ne854t8pn711he01288knnt\display

ThreatInfo has observed NvContainerSetup.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen NvContainerSetup.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Georgia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Georgia with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for NvContainerSetup.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.

Analysis

NvContainerSetup.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 0x00072f09
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 976896

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

.text 601600 bytes · 61.6% of section data
MD5 6b03cb6b1ed817c3088dc114e5489bfc
.rdata 117248 bytes · 12.0% of section data
MD5 9a3719a0dc40715bf9e30586e34c9111
.data 35840 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 ea8619d465690ec1b22d88a7097685eb
.rsrc 222208 bytes · 22.7% of section data
MD5 e497cb476d5561e9b86bd8ecadb5b28e

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 c5189407eb956291cee0f0c7fdcd2925.
  • 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.