nvgames.dll file report

MD5 54b7346f0e341334dcf02dd98676efb4
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month ago)
Size 11 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 23:00:33 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month 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.

nvgames.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 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month 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 3D Settings Server
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 54b7346f0e341334dcf02dd98676efb4
Size: 11 MB
First Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month ago)

The signature on nvgames.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 nvgames.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvgames.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.

nvgames.dll is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000180000000
Entry Address: 0x00391570

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 4292096 0abb4d779244556ba7f6b2a3861eb6ed
.rdata 1559040 e3359d50046bc9a4db58bf13dbfc601a
.data 124416 cb1da211f97bc7b98d8d0c47154c04bd
.pdata 200704 0e26d5ee720910f84763eae372253bd0
.didat 2560 781bb6f166ef06ff7ada2821e361a104
.tls 512 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 6117376 c4acc4bdb3d4d5c3f92cc1fd853b2fc8
.reloc 90112 8129daec3bc376085e0a666a05912eed

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.

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