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nvcompiler32.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1f293b5006e183711e37ae35f329b889
Latest seen 2021-01-12 20:46:38 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 20:38:59 (5 years ago)
Size 33 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Compiler
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 2021-01-12 20:38:59 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 20:46:38 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Compiler.

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

nvcompiler32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Compiler. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 20:46:38 (5 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 Compiler
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 1f293b5006e183711e37ae35f329b889
Size: 33 MB
First Published: 2021-01-12 20:38:59 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 20:46:38 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 20:46:38 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvcompiler32.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\i41728xrko8ie261618mm4iq928ne854t8pn711he01288knnt\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\b4j2d5pcli3285crxn4662820cw4c63121ky4lp22voor88472\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvcompiler32.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 nvcompiler32.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Georgia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Georgia 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 nvcompiler32.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

nvcompiler32.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 0x0098df42
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 35354112

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

.text 11817984 bytes · 33.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 eb7a2d9810e3761eec8e38949ab279f9
.rdata 1540608 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 7d339651b304360e0dad619cc63b5a3d
.data 21614592 bytes · 61.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9ebf463dbca8c12724b845373ee757ea
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 67716975078657eed00f0aff65940dab
.reloc 379392 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 f320921af77b951c5982d54367f31952

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 1f293b5006e183711e37ae35f329b889.
  • 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.