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nvdetx.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a23f87dc5b8f806b343f2d7ff08126e8
Latest seen 2021-01-12 20:57:39 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 20:41:31 (5 years ago)
Size 21 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft Research Detours Package
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 20:41:31 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 20:57:39 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft Research Detours Package.

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

nvdetx.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft Research Detours Package. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 20:57:39 (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: Microsoft Research Detours Package
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: a23f87dc5b8f806b343f2d7ff08126e8
Size: 21 KB
First Published: 2021-01-12 20:41:31 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 20:57:39 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 20:57:39 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvdetx.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 nvdetx.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 nvdetx.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 nvdetx.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

nvdetx.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 0x00001008
Image base 0x000000000f000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 4096

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

.text 512 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 b68f9cb656a0768586404f386b7b2567
.rdata 512 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 312ef7aa4a2519debeb3a916248c1db7
.data 512 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 ee8e428290ec42160c5e2a30f80215a5
.pdata 512 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 5039f1b71b76514ad6fb277a804b088d
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 37.5% of section data
MD5 12951419e51656f645066e1cac8eacc2
.reloc 512 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 728a5c3d3986a30af311768291885278

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 a23f87dc5b8f806b343f2d7ff08126e8.
  • 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.