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RTKVHD64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9dc033ff3afe5e56e68f0959e44442e9
Latest seen 2022-11-20 23:55:52 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-11-20 23:55:52 (3 years ago)
Size 4 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 2022-11-20 23:55:52 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-20 23:55:52 (3 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 2022-11-20 23:55:52 (3 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: 9dc033ff3afe5e56e68f0959e44442e9
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2022-11-20 23:55:52 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-11-20 23:55:52 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-11-20 23:55:52 (3 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:

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

Top country Portugal
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Portugal 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 0x0047b008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 4505088

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

.text 1373184 bytes · 30.5% of section data
MD5 8577a2c13458c01784458148b6e1b11c
TEXT 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 6634135fd735fedefab0720549a2e202
CODE 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9f61f9ec12c138a054df2c74dbb39337
.rdata 288256 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 5d37708649ac57e2d37ee9d7225f27fe
.data 372224 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 daba5c28bb711394bb17c61ea93ab41b
.pdata 87552 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 90bd0db02592d61aad0e361f242cbd9d
PAGE 2334208 bytes · 51.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3c211d24515843731a8732c8c6bbad12
INIT 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 583b70543dc58dbe0155488f48abe578
.rsrc 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 900c14c54eef9cc1780b9a44ea536197
.reloc 34816 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 6a89999501f24dafb37cb94799f92523

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 9dc033ff3afe5e56e68f0959e44442e9.
  • 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.