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RTKVHD64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 41c463842b6504144c1a912576ff2ab8
Latest seen 2021-01-05 15:46:48 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 15:42:24 (5 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-05 15:42:24 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 15:46:48 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;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

RTKVHD64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 15:46:48 (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: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 41c463842b6504144c1a912576ff2ab8
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2021-01-05 15:42:24 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 15:46:48 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 15:46:48 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on RTKVHD64.sys 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%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190906t111820386595\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200707t111827245362\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed RTKVHD64.sys 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 RTKVHD64.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom 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 RTKVHD64.sys 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

RTKVHD64.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x006b0008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 6838272

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

.text 1856512 bytes · 27.1% of section data
MD5 9a20cf17813a6df4b1abf1a02dbc05d6
TEXT 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b9c1ae5bca82a41542fbf91702174426
CODE 239104 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 b8cc3bf1715221cbdb7b8d78cb4837cb
.rdata 367616 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 60e7c4960c72d583158b77a684fc8783
.data 507392 bytes · 7.4% of section data
MD5 0ea88743c0f83d46f104b7a13669a98b
.pdata 99840 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 ba7d9ad775549cf6804c376087bb1c64
PAGE 3695616 bytes · 54.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 05c58b23f99d767d1126bfc228aeec18
INIT 5632 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2903e889bf05a7be81260f6cc49e6550
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 18556a2b63c39ae761e37c2dbb680347
.reloc 54272 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 bbaccee41c4ae1a878113abad4159c7b

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 41c463842b6504144c1a912576ff2ab8.
  • 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.