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nvgames.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a01ef625172c5145bddfec58c72e1295
Latest seen 2021-01-10 23:28:27 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-11-24 06:52:27 (5 years ago)
Size 11 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 2020-11-24 06:52:27 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 23:28:27 (5 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

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 2021-01-10 23:28:27 (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 3D Settings Server
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: a01ef625172c5145bddfec58c72e1295
Size: 11 MB
First Published: 2020-11-24 06:52:27 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 23:28:27 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 23:28:27 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

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.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\97f4c5d2-53a3-40f3-bdc4-9037e24fedbb
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\97
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\2a45396a-c0a2-47a1-9618-87fa529fc64c

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen nvgames.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 50.0% 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 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.

Analysis

nvgames.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 0x00384950
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 12287488

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

.text 4236800 bytes · 34.5% of section data
MD5 be1821cc75b4ee7c8a6db63d7dc612b5
.rdata 1533952 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 2b945bae7a9da368aaf1a8a0369e803b
.data 119296 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 3ed60d529a0299f94e61845c9d2b75c7
.pdata 198656 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 4ece45ffbe58084bdfb768b7487f8fb2
.didat 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fbf387e559cb80893b62f61e56939459
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 6107136 bytes · 49.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8c5bc8bfd688f69dc62ed38bea0bcf13
.reloc 88576 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 6a94ab575928baa3979f317c3a657342

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 a01ef625172c5145bddfec58c72e1295.
  • 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.