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nvhda64v.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c27427c9d79de00a01b9987b68485f60
Latest seen 2026-01-16 23:00:48 (4 months ago)
First seen 2026-01-16 23:00:42 (4 months ago)
Size 212 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver
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 2026-01-16 23:00:42 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:48 (4 months 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.

File context

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 2026-01-16 23:00:48 (4 months 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 HDMI Audio Driver
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: c27427c9d79de00a01b9987b68485f60
Size: 212 KB
First Published: 2026-01-16 23:00:42 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-16 23:00:48 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-16 23:00:48 (4 months ago)

Overview

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

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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170614t112143531312\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170731t084759981807\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20170609t114011101087\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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen nvhda64v.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 100.0% 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 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.

Analysis

nvhda64v.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x000313d0
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 193536

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

.text 32768 bytes · 16.9% of section data
MD5 6903a4952e77463f7d8f500c176d612a
CODE 27136 bytes · 14.0% of section data
MD5 8d9c620d770272fc52672a874d70f010
.rdata 17920 bytes · 9.3% of section data
MD5 de8e6e1df753ba6adce6aa9a4d9e49ea
.data 4096 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 474c3aedf6d272abed54d39a9acf42fa
.pdata 5632 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 dd3c04e98748784de09fde60767cb2d4
PAGE 101376 bytes · 52.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 25fbc25237e22593149af68fbe4ac8b5
INIT 2048 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f6805f38692aa49c34730b1d3031c347
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 b16652c6fa4648b8d1d35e0328712902
.reloc 1536 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 346947042bb9ee9a73fa2a78e23825ee

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 c27427c9d79de00a01b9987b68485f60.
  • 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.