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nvEncodeAPI64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 20a80f952a327844f671061ba34d4bba
Latest seen 2023-01-15 00:00:00 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-01-15 00:00:00 (3 years ago)
Size 927 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Video Encoder API
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 2023-01-15 00:00:00 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-15 00:00:00 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Video Encoder API.

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

nvEncodeAPI64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Video Encoder API. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-15 00:00:00 (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 Video Encoder API
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 20a80f952a327844f671061ba34d4bba
Size: 927 KB
First Published: 2023-01-15 00:00:00 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-15 00:00:00 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-15 00:00:00 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvEncodeAPI64.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 nvEncodeAPI64.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 nvEncodeAPI64.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 nvEncodeAPI64.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

nvEncodeAPI64.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 0x00058404
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 929280

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

.text 763392 bytes · 82.1% of section data
MD5 2d42321427bb34d5e628a1faec57987f
.rdata 120832 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 9080046d0bb4e22ac3745b2af58dd719
.data 4096 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 218ca3193529f448ad3c2dfc34df783c
.pdata 35840 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 133d4e944355b21bde2829b0fc73158b
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bdef173d6de501319dcba4b819786dae
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9109d65a5ec48d68ff987bfe96870948
.reloc 3584 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 4327c7c21847e9a4a59979e69657a6cb

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 20a80f952a327844f671061ba34d4bba.
  • 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.