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nvEncMFThevcx.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 6720b240d062aeb08fdc52b0b52e8e09
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:38 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:38 (2 months ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA HEVC 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 23:00:38 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-28 23:00:38 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA HEVC 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

nvEncMFThevcx.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA HEVC Encoder MFT. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-28 23:00:38 (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 HEVC Encoder MFT
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 6720b240d062aeb08fdc52b0b52e8e09
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:38 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:38 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-28 23:00:38 (2 months ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvEncMFThevcx.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 nvEncMFThevcx.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 nvEncMFThevcx.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 nvEncMFThevcx.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

nvEncMFThevcx.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 0x0000125d
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1451008

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

.text 1105920 bytes · 76.2% of section data
MD5 f8fdb0574663c1395e4cfe7d6ffc7606
.rdata 251392 bytes · 17.3% of section data
MD5 09551345e28c1e0f233ae518c2346ec7
.data 14848 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 cfc7b3af10faa059a31d31091f991c49
.pdata 54272 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 6e4b43e5073fdd76bdf1723cd0f887da
.idata 11776 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 8119fadc9a262966cb82afee7ba5d4b2
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 98d35f1d5a9282f8c5b076df667d983f
_RDATA 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 99e96336a2fb429bb48980db90fbde02
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 54d5b84ad4b59a13c6cea11d03553258
.reloc 9216 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 8c7e134d88e98b4433f4a06e2fb1e6aa

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 6720b240d062aeb08fdc52b0b52e8e09.
  • 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.