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RtkPgExt.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 9a7b89b7085d901b50714d4cfbeb604b
Latest seen 2021-01-14 16:21:09 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-03-15 18:44:29 (7 years ago)
Size 2 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2019-03-15 18:44:29 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 16:21:09 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek LFX/GFX DSP UI component.

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.

RtkPgExt.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek LFX/GFX DSP UI component. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 16:21:09 (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 LFX/GFX DSP UI component
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 9a7b89b7085d901b50714d4cfbeb604b
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2019-03-15 18:44:29 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 16:21:09 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 16:21:09 (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 RtkPgExt.dll 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 RtkPgExt.dll 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.

RtkPgExt.dll 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 0x0007f50d
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 2579968

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

.text 552960 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 4a5c08ab34bb3f43d8cadb8c5d0ec4c5
.data 43008 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 effce595a9344fcf7fdd489aefa2c311
.rsrc 1932288 bytes · 74.9% of section data
MD5 8db4d70d8c1182a90cc9c7c805da10c9
.reloc 51712 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 18c8156d1b7a304f7c60804c948ea3c1

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 9a7b89b7085d901b50714d4cfbeb604b.
  • 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.