RTKVHD64.sys file report

MD5 dfbebb2678e1aa9e6b9bae9ba27e8c98
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Size 5 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year 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.

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 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year 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.

Product Name: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: dfbebb2678e1aa9e6b9bae9ba27e8c98
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)

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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\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.

100.0%

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

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.

RTKVHD64.sys is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000000010000
Entry Address: 0x0059a008

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1603072 ca1b71a3147e9c15293ac210e516eb7e
TEXT 4096 6bde2a5294f77e30ca005ebb55a1992a
CODE 68608 1ac1a35489608eaa5f096cea627f5dcb
.rdata 327680 47883192062f908b10bc6c3cb44fff36
.data 452608 c8955e0461e7e2ab442290e8bf520d3e
.pdata 96256 8a0cb9caa685f6e1e43a2fea0f19b3dc
PAGE 3085312 b4a32435052fa405680f83d3306fd10d
INIT 5120 f4d8dae9046151335146d8e5b1aa4da0
.rsrc 8192 68d7c5074649a203fa26fc3b6c89ba6c
.reloc 44544 1e030ca13afb8d90fe410c0f6cfc9c29

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.

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