How to remove RtlUpd64.exe
RtlUpd64.exe
The module RtlUpd64.exe has been detected as PUP.DriverMax
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.
File Details
| 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) |
Overview
| 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.
Common Places:
| %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.
Geography:
| 28.6% | ||
| 28.6% | ||
| 14.3% | ||
| 14.3% | ||
| 14.3% |
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.
OS Version:
| 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.
Analysis
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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