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RTKVHD64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 570fb9a8fbd83018c900da7ccc9a55d6
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (2 months ago)
First seen 2023-06-07 23:12:19 (2 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 2023-06-07 23:12:19 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (2 months 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 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (2 months 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: 570fb9a8fbd83018c900da7ccc9a55d6
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2023-06-07 23:12:19 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (2 months 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:

%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup

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 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country French Polynesia
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is French Polynesia with 50.0% 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 0x00634008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 6547456

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

.text 1123328 bytes · 17.2% of section data
MD5 fd8c7947850b9c4bd7d8dda6ce9b1778
TEXT 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1415ec268880de764a6dbc4d2c90d971
CODE 345088 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 251c575a3ffa65df83faa52e2c13882f
.rdata 222208 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 239fb53ada0b772316bf7e79fb822fe2
.data 438272 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 559fb89e218a29fe7cd2e510f6a091aa
.pdata 52736 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 3f9ba39b336dc988909e46e1305696c1
PAGE 4298240 bytes · 65.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a1b604a43b083dfae100d8daba9a006d
INIT 5632 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d267a1abc4faded3dd0351903a015d8
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 4f9359c0379574eda745d5c2f132a8c7
.reloc 49664 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 93ff8f5ce79158c68ca079453d5972ab

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 570fb9a8fbd83018c900da7ccc9a55d6.
  • 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.