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nvprofileupdaterplugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c3a123f24c9c7e7fd52c32969b411368
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:35 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:35 (2 months ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:35 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-28 23:00:35 (2 months 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.

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 2026-03-28 23:00:35 (2 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.

Product Name: NvProfileUpdaterPlugin
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: c3a123f24c9c7e7fd52c32969b411368
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:35 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:35 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-28 23:00:35 (2 months ago)

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.

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup

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.

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.

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 0x00050310
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2173440

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

.text 1573376 bytes · 72.4% of section data
MD5 763afe67fd49baa59107f3e97248b175
.rdata 430080 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 6465dc93b8af2f14d1e5b34694beb366
.data 17408 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 dbbafaa2803ba862263ab7001d2376e9
.pdata 143360 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 5194217c998d7a57aba0107647f92dc0
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 dacceaf40bd65a14e5b7187ef2a0dd52
.reloc 7168 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 59bbdc83c79cf62331740c1ed0252c87

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 c3a123f24c9c7e7fd52c32969b411368.
  • 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.