nvhda64v.sys file report

MD5 026e12581cf40b2a30e994890e7dd299
Latest seen 2021-01-05 16:29:58 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 15:37:36 (5 years ago)
Size 230 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-05 15:37:36 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 16:29:58 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver.

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.

nvhda64v.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 16:29:58 (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.

Product Name: NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 026e12581cf40b2a30e994890e7dd299
Size: 230 KB
First Published: 2021-01-05 15:37:36 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 16:29:58 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 16:29:58 (5 years ago)

The signature on nvhda64v.sys 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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190906t111820386595\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200707t111827245362\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed nvhda64v.sys 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 United Kingdom 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 nvhda64v.sys 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.

nvhda64v.sys is identified as pe for 64 systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000000010000
Entry Address: 0x00032ff8

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 35328 6f6a9bab01583aa182069ef97fa84bc7
CODE 28160 86cb35881d740f174dacf9ef07ac1beb
.rdata 17920 0e149dd3946795fb59acb62fd1d3ef41
.data 4096 7197683c9f8debb0c14d5cf04b0f1341
.pdata 6656 2a9c84ecef30faf0ad3a1d735899269c
PAGE 104448 a76328a22e7d51c20ac4f08eaf9f54e2
INIT 2560 a8339f8cc086f63c2f956ff792df6a96
.rsrc 1024 5ffa8fef4c726f6d4cc433074047aebd
.reloc 1536 5e084e3b65227b79e7a0328455189b78

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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