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RTKVHDA.sys file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 b29b6e4992db5536463536c288a1f835
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:54:27 (4 years ago)
First seen 2019-03-15 18:42:55 (7 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2019-03-15 18:42:55 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:54:27 (4 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. ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record.

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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

RTKVHDA.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 Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:54:27 (4 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: b29b6e4992db5536463536c288a1f835
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2019-03-15 18:42:55 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:54:27 (4 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:54:27 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp
Status: Trusted Publisher

ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record, but the file hash and source should still match the expected software distribution.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t081141684142\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190820t214834709380\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed RTKVHDA.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 RTKVHDA.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 75.0%
Windows 10 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for RTKVHDA.sys is Windows 7 with 75.0% 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

RTKVHDA.sys is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0031b145
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 3334720

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

.text 1049728 bytes · 31.5% of section data
MD5 594dbc0a6a4517fb40ce794fadaa3f4a
CODE 640 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d2c26ef71471c96fe07ffd9a3e7e0126
.rdata 126592 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 aa32e7cbfbfdf0d016f033353e3e9682
.data 499072 bytes · 15.0% of section data
MD5 428a0d1bcd690a3a8e36fe0490dad369
PAGE 1579392 bytes · 47.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 39596f7e53b02df360007c654b646c96
INIT 3712 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8713da8ba37c15f80c20566f3948499b
.rsrc 5120 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 c6b040548183d9a6cc53bd35b4bdd3c9
.reloc 70464 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 47e5a64558262608dec56e6b29e2bd8d

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 b29b6e4992db5536463536c288a1f835.
  • 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.