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nvEncMFTH264.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 78c466c399b4494b11c0df930c10f90c
Latest seen 2024-01-30 23:53:23 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-30 23:52:00 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-01-30 23:52:00 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-30 23:53:23 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation PE Sign v2016;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.

nvEncMFTH264.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-30 23:53:23 (2 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.

Product Name: NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 78c466c399b4494b11c0df930c10f90c
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2024-01-30 23:52:00 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-30 23:53:23 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-30 23:53:23 (2 years ago)

The signature on nvEncMFTH264.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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210827748\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180921t210014128\pci

ThreatInfo has observed nvEncMFTH264.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.

100.0%

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvEncMFTH264.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.

nvEncMFTH264.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00001e01
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1030144

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

.text 815616 bytes · 79.2% of section data
MD5 5930494072dfcfeef5914b9c36903009
.rdata 161792 bytes · 15.7% of section data
MD5 167487a4f5611c860c5a5eb3236439fc
.data 11776 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 6d1febe4485d8db2c79b89afdf13ca67
.idata 7680 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 21d16f8eb05230212cc14dc7a99dad28
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c91b0f9e0fbbe267d9073223cf96ac2c
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 9245fe5d4639e72d056f78fa7a10e5db
.reloc 29696 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 b0a91643eb0a4efbe5146b26a1135c4d

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 78c466c399b4494b11c0df930c10f90c.
  • 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.