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nvprofileupdaterplugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 97257073635b2ecf5ee9639c889e39bc
Latest seen 2021-10-26 20:56:53 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-26 20:56:53 (4 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 2021-10-26 20:56:53 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-26 20:56:53 (4 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 2021-10-26 20:56:53 (4 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: 97257073635b2ecf5ee9639c889e39bc
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-10-26 20:56:53 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-26 20:56:53 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-26 20:56:53 (4 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\nk6e8cq33254jjtcex5m41d60bnotl25t0d3qgt9c81u98632c\display\pci_ven_10de&dev_11c6\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 Japan
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Japan 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 0x00050840
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2174464

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

.text 1573888 bytes · 72.4% of section data
MD5 0ce721ab2194eb758d395af94b6beed2
.rdata 431104 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 e6751a7b3d2d110a26c18ca61a610255
.data 17408 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 f1c2b6291122df0dd8de90d4bb2f60ff
.pdata 142848 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 3e2287f2dc554cb5158a88e96a7a5d08
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0f42a96d1de332e469ba600743f736fb
.reloc 7168 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 e5ccf3b0e2288f7b72383507c926d8ec

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 97257073635b2ecf5ee9639c889e39bc.
  • 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.