nvgamesr.dll file report

MD5 e796d19e123587ed9d85bc6a8cf99ff2
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:33 (a month ago)
Size 12 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.

nvgamesr.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: e796d19e123587ed9d85bc6a8cf99ff2
Size: 12 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 nvgamesr.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 nvgamesr.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 nvgamesr.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.

nvgamesr.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:
Entry Address:

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.rdata 512 261af1736aaa8d8001c8e6983659a984
.rsrc 12631040 6b945465015d54ad5b8bef7f3a2bca38

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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