nvhda64v.sys file report

MD5 8de05d2a2c15d1a42f7ba85a819dee0c
Latest seen 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (a year ago)
First seen 2020-03-31 07:09:48 (6 years ago)
Size 228 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-03-31 07:09:48 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (a year 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 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (a year 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: 8de05d2a2c15d1a42f7ba85a819dee0c
Size: 228 KB
First Published: 2020-03-31 07:09:48 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (a year 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\20191021t141048276324\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191017t141057458715\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180530t021934050732\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180530t021934050732\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180530t021934050732\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180122t201154419030\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180304t184618844900\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180304t184618844900\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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 40.0% 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: 0x00032e3c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 34816 467b57b08f8b5053c42144703fd52282
CODE 28160 1a9ddeec228663e70ea1c43b7e6c7b0a
.rdata 17920 9810ac8a98fa572f1523768ab4883eee
.data 4096 61c7bc17a9809657791c5e454114dc06
.pdata 6656 1c4ccce274c2ce1837ab388d6ef950cb
PAGE 103936 54e09e859e9c063f73f148279deca992
INIT 2560 84ec22587e7e168e9d20161d896ad592
.rsrc 1024 b391c90ae6f8efdc99c36f1ee43879ca
.reloc 1536 93e1465cd2df79c567e7cf0bdffdf7a5

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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