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amdvlk64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7ab340baf8dc040532e2f6b2f03a5abc
Latest seen 2026-01-16 23:00:36 (4 months ago)
First seen 2026-01-16 23:00:36 (4 months ago)
Size 114 MB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Product AMD, Vulkan Driver
Signed by Advanced Micro Devices;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-01-16 23:00:36 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:36 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. . Product metadata: AMD, Vulkan Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Advanced Micro Devices;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

amdvlk64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AMD, Vulkan Driver. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. . The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-16 23:00:36 (4 months 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: AMD, Vulkan Driver
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
MD5: 7ab340baf8dc040532e2f6b2f03a5abc
Size: 114 MB
First Published: 2026-01-16 23:00:36 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-16 23:00:36 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-16 23:00:36 (4 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Advanced Micro Devices;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on amdvlk64.dll 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:

%system%\driverstore\filerepository\u0416301.inf_amd64_43d0b38ab1cfaf81

ThreatInfo has observed amdvlk64.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen amdvlk64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 amdvlk64.dll 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

amdvlk64.dll 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 0x02c72d10
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 120439808

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

.text 47346176 bytes · 39.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9d1d0020c493b044dad64226cec8580c
.rdata 69307904 bytes · 57.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 55dfed6ca5701c75f05023d38b860d9a
.data 1239040 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 806810b367cc3dbe0346f596c3f7c8e5
.pdata 1480192 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 16548e17d7215cf76e1c57a56cf41078
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 906ef7523e78d3f1da230abc435a094a
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9c0788171815a36f14ac530ea31db603
.reloc 1063424 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 7ec9f2e33e3be73549892ef16147dba6

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 7ab340baf8dc040532e2f6b2f03a5abc.
  • 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.