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nvEncMFTH264x.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 32f67580dfe422817519aa8c18e257c1
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:39 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:39 (2 months ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT
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 2026-03-28 23:00:39 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-28 23:00:39 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

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

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

nvEncMFTH264x.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 2026-03-28 23:00:39 (2 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: NVIDIA H.264 Encoder MFT
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 32f67580dfe422817519aa8c18e257c1
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:39 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:39 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-28 23:00:39 (2 months ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvEncMFTH264x.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:

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup

ThreatInfo has observed nvEncMFTH264x.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 nvEncMFTH264x.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 nvEncMFTH264x.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

nvEncMFTH264x.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 0x00001276
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1438208

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

.text 1094656 bytes · 76.1% of section data
MD5 de7e67d67ad63e33281be3679487a6ef
.rdata 250368 bytes · 17.4% of section data
MD5 b395ab1f8282ba95e1819b7371dea044
.data 14848 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 5238e389062c80255aa1643a60ccfcf9
.pdata 53760 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 79c59a845df70d118cf7e95ca53f4f78
.idata 11776 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 f111111955fb53af9afa5b23e2838084
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb19bfd69c78934392309c7bec8c3485
_RDATA 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c938ef75798f6802ddd90451ea624739
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1b9c6f605710936f6d6a1c4573e17ff3
.reloc 9216 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 cb2cd68e72f5087c6d85e8999e7039e6

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 32f67580dfe422817519aa8c18e257c1.
  • 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.