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RTKVHDA.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f82849244ca0405cc0c655a84e6a8fd4
Latest seen 2025-02-06 23:06:05 (a year ago)
First seen 2025-02-06 23:06:05 (a year 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 2025-02-06 23:06:05 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-02-06 23:06:05 (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.

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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-06 23:06:05 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: f82849244ca0405cc0c655a84e6a8fd4
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2025-02-06 23:06:05 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-06 23:06:05 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-06 23:06:05 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on RTKVHDA.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%\pc helpsoft driver updater\drivers

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

Top country Chile
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Chile 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 7 100.0%

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

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 0x004de005
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 5207552

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

.text 832000 bytes · 16.0% of section data
MD5 aaff88734bbdeb765437ed5f41e00e48
CODE 316928 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 bf50fa91e2f422ee003438363394a1c9
.rdata 123904 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 4af90998d27317be2030633fd3dc7d8b
.data 422400 bytes · 8.1% of section data
MD5 55b9b48e5bb28203c177a7ca976f6ba3
PAGE 3391488 bytes · 65.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 452c2c7ab0a9f67c82f1b7e45d9c0b28
INIT 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fef5e8124c813e5208030c1be3ef57fc
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 0c341377261fea912349c038e4518c6d
.reloc 107520 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 6ec8787d5ea81fa3705434659132ffed

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 f82849244ca0405cc0c655a84e6a8fd4.
  • 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.