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RtkAudUService64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 07409d370348393be2c11b92542a3254
Latest seen 2021-01-05 16:01:31 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 15:26:19 (5 years ago)
Size 857 KB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor
Product Realtek HD Audio Universal Service
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 2021-01-05 15:26:19 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 16:01:31 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor. Product metadata: Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.

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

RtkAudUService64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek HD Audio Universal Service. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 16:01:31 (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 HD Audio Universal Service
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor
MD5: 07409d370348393be2c11b92542a3254
Size: 857 KB
First Published: 2021-01-05 15:26:19 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 16:01:31 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 16:01:31 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on RtkAudUService64.exe 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:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200707t111827245362\swc
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190906t111820386595\swc

ThreatInfo has observed RtkAudUService64.exe 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 RtkAudUService64.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom 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 RtkAudUService64.exe 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

RtkAudUService64.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00069948
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 859648

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

.text 490496 bytes · 57.1% of section data
MD5 759238992c2b62bfbe2c6463bdf7cc66
.rdata 287744 bytes · 33.5% of section data
MD5 87e1f71d37bbff0a15ff49c65ff47b11
.data 10752 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 4552e66c2cce3139e5c2d21b16bf321e
.pdata 27648 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 2754c83e69f1a34cc1fafea93a262520
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 37376 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 fbc8cfe3088881520762feaceaeba075
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 fc8cf191cbad4d42066cacfa7869a12d

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 07409d370348393be2c11b92542a3254.
  • 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.