How to remove RtlUpd64.exe

RtlUpd64.exe

The module RtlUpd64.exe has been detected as PUP.DriverMax

RtlUpd64.exe

RtlUpd64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is PUP.DriverMax, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 07:06:16 (5 years ago).

If RtlUpd64.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.DriverMax.

Product Name: Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 11582f11bb29d413b11272f3db8e8b0c
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-22 09:05:50 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 07:06:16 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.DriverMax (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 07:06:16 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Status: Valid

The signature on RtlUpd64.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.

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\9sakx2986tt206wgkwhn52weu973023579c9509fd69u72o7ul\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_8086@amp;dev_2883@amp;subsys_80860101
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\k325678agtbwu6sc0l2bk0xhxlll8713v5g6x2x5khh3xv4990\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0887
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\6y4qu2n55645y9j51ei76akbt7u1l56cbhtvnis6agu7it1so6\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0662
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\578xq3ht5y6d4qux0o900gipm67gr9sc12r5ie3828j94hk172\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0662
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181020t204716664\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20181020t204303919\hdaudio
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\51164jb9t1hf2152wyb42uc1elbohsk56evg6143lur67leqe5\media

ThreatInfo has observed RtlUpd64.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 71.4%
Windows 7 28.6%

The most common operating system signal for RtlUpd64.exe is Windows 10 with 71.4% 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.

RtlUpd64.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x00046ab0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 409088 32331e53d24b246a88b1182a52fd7f7a
.rdata 135680 cc76694aecde6370f3aab8e873a62f95
.data 14336 8f66d6428a658792fd8e784721ff6abd
.pdata 28160 7a5dfd9384bd55b28a4059dfa1d090c8
.rsrc 1180672 2e67048f409411e95600773d78aa7641

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.

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