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nvhdap64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ade6aaf1686f27b2e93da825c06ad3f4
Latest seen 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-03 08:04:55 (7 years ago)
Size 44 KB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Signed by NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-08-03 08:04:55 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation. ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record.

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.

nvhdap64.dll 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 (2 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: ade6aaf1686f27b2e93da825c06ad3f4
Size: 44 KB
First Published: 2018-08-03 08:04:55 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago)
Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation
Status: Trusted Publisher

ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record, but the file hash and source should still match the expected software distribution.

%appdata%\driverpack cloud\unpack\nvidia-winall-nvidia_1.3.36.6-drp\nvidia\winall
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180520t230347268949\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200501t185847626153\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200502t080535239055\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200502t064340081924\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200603t192308265939\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180304t192106125286\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed nvhdap64.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.

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12.5%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 62.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 62.5%
Windows 7 37.5%

The most common operating system signal for nvhdap64.dll is Windows 10 with 62.5% 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.

nvhdap64.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 0x00003190
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 20992

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

.text 11264 bytes · 53.7% of section data
MD5 c532b73aa4053587ea40405e9b092ee4
.rdata 4096 bytes · 19.5% of section data
MD5 57f564ada784e8b1bc6d02f4a03fe8ce
.data 512 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 ee70548cd62af495cbba1ff6b60cb3c4
.pdata 1024 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 d1fbb7f0318b1080bcf239bc18ba4b9e
.rsrc 3584 bytes · 17.1% of section data
MD5 5622bdbd98871841c270d9a94dd00d8a
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 ecb29ccf47edf0572a74eaec4958ba16

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 ade6aaf1686f27b2e93da825c06ad3f4.
  • 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.