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nv3dappshext.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 800fe3309dc1fbed92a9423ed43563f6
Latest seen 2023-01-14 23:59:48 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-01-14 23:59:48 (3 years ago)
Size 980 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 2023-01-14 23:59:48 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-14 23:59:48 (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 2023-01-14 23:59:48 (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: 800fe3309dc1fbed92a9423ed43563f6
Size: 980 KB
First Published: 2023-01-14 23:59:48 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-14 23:59:48 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-14 23:59:48 (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\0carx5009auhal8p5ggeu95o3wt1a770ly7ij46m7td16915e9\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 Italy
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy 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 0x00063eb0
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 6c2455c6c1cb55c9b16da7f135d34dc5
.rdata 266240 bytes · 27.1% of section data
MD5 dd0ab1194b90646bb4e2a321a7707417
.data 27648 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 ab728bd379deeed27a6e9fb52f213e4c
.pdata 31744 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 d3a609409774b2db17fe17058ebd6437
.didat 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 af3d00b98a1388971ddd5433ab564f80
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 9728 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 4e2942b30cc814ad3947e6bb77bc9f1b
.reloc 7168 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 0dfc38baa81a39586283809e8b2a5bd9

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 800fe3309dc1fbed92a9423ed43563f6.
  • 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.