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RtkAudioService.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 d313e25114c6ae5d3e9764190725c04a
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:38:10 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-03-15 18:47:02 (7 years ago)
Size 246 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2019-03-15 18:47:02 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:38:10 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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.

RtkAudioService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek Audio Service. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:38:10 (5 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.

Product Name: Realtek Audio Service
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor
MD5: d313e25114c6ae5d3e9764190725c04a
Size: 246 KB
First Published: 2019-03-15 18:47:02 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:38:10 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:38:10 (5 years ago)
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.

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

ThreatInfo has observed RtkAudioService.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.

Windows 7 66.7%
Windows 10 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for RtkAudioService.exe is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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.

RtkAudioService.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00008710
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 243712

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

.text 153600 bytes · 63.0% of section data
MD5 17adc6d866f2f3c8e94c69071f3e8f7c
.rdata 82432 bytes · 33.8% of section data
MD5 45e6924f3105a66cee7eae7bd300aef9
.data 6144 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 c5ffd35fc7026a5e9c71bfc439bbf506
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 67cd3e30944c32c98084677640aace6d

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 d313e25114c6ae5d3e9764190725c04a.
  • 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.