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nvcompiler64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a9d5f08dd63d82dcbb28f38d979ee7f4
Latest seen 2021-01-06 05:47:01 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-06 05:43:50 (5 years ago)
Size 38 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 2021-01-06 05:43:50 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 05:47:01 (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

nvcompiler64.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 2021-01-06 05:47:01 (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: a9d5f08dd63d82dcbb28f38d979ee7f4
Size: 38 MB
First Published: 2021-01-06 05:43:50 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 05:47:01 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 05:47:01 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvcompiler64.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\i9a542r73fp92w60e99xf72g2dno17vsymqv6u3bs39fe0qf2r\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\yhxey70y89f8wd7dr12c1aj94648x59360535k5b00yat985m7\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvcompiler64.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 nvcompiler64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hong Kong
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hong Kong 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 nvcompiler64.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

nvcompiler64.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 0x00c5897c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 40484864

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

.text 15267328 bytes · 37.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 eab111a9cdc489a28fa5fec38cab8ca4
.rdata 2674176 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 8f8368b18388f4644096104b8ec0df93
.data 21753856 bytes · 53.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d1bfe01dadcc5401686d2ccd1b247549
.pdata 659968 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 5a31af956fee5e2d22a55a864578eca8
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 831171a04b70016fcf88d8ed3fd76307
.reloc 128000 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 b1c0fffc395493f5252562a53fe4abda

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 a9d5f08dd63d82dcbb28f38d979ee7f4.
  • 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.