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nvdevtools.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 379da9966c4e4a081cf442ef6c6561e5
Latest seen 2021-10-26 20:59:49 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-26 20:57:15 (4 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA 3D Settings Server
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 2021-10-26 20:57:15 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-26 20:59:49 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA 3D Settings Server.

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

nvdevtools.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA 3D Settings Server. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-26 20:59:49 (4 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 3D Settings Server
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 379da9966c4e4a081cf442ef6c6561e5
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2021-10-26 20:57:15 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-26 20:59:49 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-26 20:59:49 (4 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvdevtools.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\l15v3j3u958kvl43j341mby3vrq6584o751s754voi23oj23m8\display
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\nk6e8cq33254jjtcex5m41d60bnotl25t0d3qgt9c81u98632c\display

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

Top country Japan
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Japan 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 nvdevtools.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

nvdevtools.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 0x0020b1a0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 4524544

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

.text 2609664 bytes · 57.7% of section data
MD5 4e5533fe58ad4cfab811fea714f1d3ce
.rdata 949760 bytes · 21.0% of section data
MD5 5a8b9610331140d8fc688ccea46afca9
.data 61440 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 7ae820550d7639ebf08bcff04b9b3e95
.pdata 121856 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 1b86c5fe733cf533b2b0476157852230
.didat 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8d743099b23e6922d3d826fdefa5bac6
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 712192 bytes · 15.7% of section data
MD5 beaaeb4e3cc7d2aacb581ffae0c175ff
.reloc 67072 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 2cf6640ffcc78ca0b10d159086888544

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 379da9966c4e4a081cf442ef6c6561e5.
  • 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.