nvhdap64.dll file report

MD5 dd5694e68fe5fe485ef14f4cfa18deb5
Latest seen 2021-01-05 16:32:30 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 16:06:46 (5 years ago)
Size 54 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 16:06:46 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 16:32:30 (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.

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 2021-01-05 16:32:30 (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: dd5694e68fe5fe485ef14f4cfa18deb5
Size: 54 KB
First Published: 2021-01-05 16:06:46 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 16:32:30 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 16:32:30 (5 years ago)

The signature on nvhdap64.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.

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

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 nvhdap64.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.

nvhdap64.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: 0x0000000180000000
Entry Address: 0x00003268

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 11776 199f575ef073e24438a1a57196c48121
.rdata 4096 e1cdab0ed3c0dab4efef1a1ef4426ed0
.data 512 ee70548cd62af495cbba1ff6b60cb3c4
.pdata 1024 e8779aab58b453f28b9ea3b4526a102a
.rsrc 3584 c70fb17dca55f47ab7d87d8862bdada2
.reloc 512 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.

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