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nvsvc64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a04e1526c19ae23957e12d76fc998026
Latest seen 2026-03-28 23:00:34 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-03-28 23:00:34 (2 months ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation
Product NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 512.15
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 2026-03-28 23:00:34 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-28 23:00:34 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 512.15.

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

nvsvc64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 512.15. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-28 23:00:34 (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.

File Details

Product Name: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 512.15
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: a04e1526c19ae23957e12d76fc998026
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:34 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-28 23:00:34 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-28 23:00:34 (2 months ago)

Overview

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

The signature on nvsvc64.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:

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup

ThreatInfo has observed nvsvc64.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 nvsvc64.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 nvsvc64.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

nvsvc64.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 0x000a16f0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2636800

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

.text 1069056 bytes · 40.5% of section data
MD5 f539152dca161a3379953cf023cb4a96
.rdata 448000 bytes · 17.0% of section data
MD5 2c00b8ff41b46c28f754981b3ebf14bf
.data 47104 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 4c4a200c016409507dd95edd31b7f724
.pdata 54272 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 5d5a6c927d8c8121fecb7958bcb33df1
.didat 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1610853c9c9a89a7c0126a071148b0e4
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1007616 bytes · 38.2% of section data
MD5 27f42ff0e588564538b463c2582a920b
.reloc 9216 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 dd626cfbc3996528a78b05f8728c86e2

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 a04e1526c19ae23957e12d76fc998026.
  • 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.