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nv3dappshext.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 097128be7f2a14f273b250b499a9cb2d
Latest seen 2022-12-12 23:38:48 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-12-12 23:38:48 (3 years ago)
Size 981 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Shell Extensions
Signed by Nvidia Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-12-12 23:38:48 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-12 23:38:48 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Shell Extensions.

Digital signature

Signed by Nvidia Corporation;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

nv3dappshext.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Shell Extensions. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-12 23:38:48 (3 years 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: NVIDIA Shell Extensions
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 097128be7f2a14f273b250b499a9cb2d
Size: 981 KB
First Published: 2022-12-12 23:38:48 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-12 23:38:48 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-12 23:38:48 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Nvidia Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on nv3dappshext.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:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\toyue3r9p4n4374k44te304wnyj413lqw0nv308655abv47am4\display

ThreatInfo has observed nv3dappshext.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 nv3dappshext.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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 nv3dappshext.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

nv3dappshext.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 0x00063e00
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 983552

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

.text 640000 bytes · 65.1% of section data
MD5 d58c045ead8fd0a62dc6783fde674b38
.rdata 266240 bytes · 27.1% of section data
MD5 2011f165921cb8046ba5061281d83afc
.data 27648 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 eae99c00dfce89945adbe8075b16c4d8
.pdata 31744 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 b3f77312ab982fce016b370f6096d793
.didat 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ba8d76ce2fee9b2ca18cb296c74037df
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 9728 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 342c09709b74f1b584d060a99889a2a2
.reloc 7168 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 f9664cfd47ee15aca49917a7046cdcaa

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 097128be7f2a14f273b250b499a9cb2d.
  • 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.