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nvd3dumx.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 fa2f5c463ae44392541db59cf4e5da15
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:32 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:32 (2 months ago)
Size 23 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:32 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-28 23:00:32 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Windows WDDM D3D driver.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;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.

nvd3dumx.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Windows WDDM D3D driver. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-28 23:00:32 (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.

Product Name: NVIDIA Windows WDDM D3D driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: fa2f5c463ae44392541db59cf4e5da15
Size: 23 MB
First Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:32 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:32 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-28 23:00:32 (2 months ago)

The signature on nvd3dumx.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.

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup

ThreatInfo has observed nvd3dumx.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvd3dumx.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.

nvd3dumx.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 0x00ae8da0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 24598016

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

.text 15268352 bytes · 62.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 c57ed7adbfd098d010dd8d17b8b5768c
_TEST 14848 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ae20aa7faa4e46b3d180ffcee6d29137
PAGE_DD 78848 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2f701c69222bdacf82661239ce7268eb
_DDTEXT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3872dbb02eb07b4827852ae1b21b8c54
.rdata 4689920 bytes · 19.1% of section data
MD5 705c6d856607213e089069bfe774cdf4
.data 3835904 bytes · 15.6% of section data
MD5 f4105fbee1d53e248341e5bdb7b5e6d3
.pdata 574464 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 296058afef81bac918479c444111a166
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 67d15a093598b7c142e4cfd4b51b624b
PAGECONS 50688 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2e1a3c3b3237b49ad201f8635b20352e
PAGEDATA 10240 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 168e480492312368894790c35648793d
.rsrc 27136 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b0b5f7de5cb3153b62348a810a77fa8a
.reloc 46592 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 55dcbe6c58949a077a7493bfa67e510f

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 fa2f5c463ae44392541db59cf4e5da15.
  • 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.