GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
RTKVHD64.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-06-27 06:40:40 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 14:14:17 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver.
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.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- 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 2021-01-04 14:14:17 (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: | 6dcf5536206cce6de48afd38e2f2302c |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-06-27 06:40:40 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-04 14:14:17 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-04 14:14:17 (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:
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\96fffcb1-222d-475b-b3de-562928746539 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\80 |
| %commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\76 |
| %commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\93d68509-dbcd-4526-b520-0275f8b01b44 |
| %localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\t2kh8ln445484r16kxd8945tmtx9ux6j53s9lx744lt25a8045\media |
| %commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\70ce5f8e-5b46-44fa-9a26-a6279f7f4b17 |
| %commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\41 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\e746e057-0f99-442d-b3fe-881db49c8496 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\66 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-756025183-561152036-2042621260-1001\driver updater\unplugged drivers |
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 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 14.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for RTKVHD64.sys is Windows 10 with 59.3% 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a9cef602c77a4dac1d8aea1a633b44ca
ced7e20adf51b687f7d08f4cb8d5a37b
d5740903d5b2725d7acdbeb90a63ba0f
a2f725241fc84a867e31cae3819a987d
4d1a9a7e2acd5f790b5858f36b21f5fa
bf107aa8e2eb5ab07280b24641e18c87
2bb33d4e180db5e1011df74391719dbb
61d551c139f222da1972831e78c42d85
501439581045854cda565f317dba260f
4027600072422ac20f7ac30c86a96f53
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.