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nvprofileupdaterplugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 246b28e5dc0401a9d77fd9d250a7cd49
Latest seen 2022-12-12 23:36:01 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-12-12 23:36:01 (3 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NvProfileUpdaterPlugin
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 2022-12-12 23:36:01 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-12 23:36:01 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NvProfileUpdaterPlugin.

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

nvprofileupdaterplugin.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NvProfileUpdaterPlugin. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-12 23:36:01 (3 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.

File Details

Product Name: NvProfileUpdaterPlugin
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 246b28e5dc0401a9d77fd9d250a7cd49
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2022-12-12 23:36:01 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-12 23:36:01 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-12 23:36:01 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvprofileupdaterplugin.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\toyue3r9p4n4374k44te304wnyj413lqw0nv308655abv47am4\display\pci_ven_10de&dev_2191&subsys_3a4617aa\display.nvcontainer\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed nvprofileupdaterplugin.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

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

Top country Poland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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 nvprofileupdaterplugin.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.

Analysis

nvprofileupdaterplugin.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 0x00051230
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2211840

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

.text 1600512 bytes · 72.4% of section data
MD5 45bb49f959b042e18abc086ef848f164
.rdata 437248 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 6b8f233ce2b29a8dc357e7ff701da684
.data 17408 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 04b8bd2b0091ef8aa4cb89b9b2a8e563
.pdata 147456 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 50f1d9391e1418f7926bc2494d705558
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 f5568fde763ea83b0251e7aeece16c57
.reloc 7168 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 2cf5bb46255eb0a6385df325455831ec

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 246b28e5dc0401a9d77fd9d250a7cd49.
  • 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.