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nvwgf2um.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 fadb67225c93e7af66d61f7ed5a35399
Latest seen 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago)
First seen 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago)
Size 61 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago)
File hash
fadb67225c93e7af66d61f7ed5a35399
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA D3D10 drivers.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

nvwgf2um.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA D3D10 drivers. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If nvwgf2um.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Heur!.

Product Name: NVIDIA D3D10 drivers
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: fadb67225c93e7af66d61f7ed5a35399
Size: 61 MB
First Published: 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-01 23:00:46 (3 months ago)
nvwgf2um.dll detection screenshot

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Signed By: NVIDIA Corporation;NVIDIA Corporation-PE-Prod-Sha1;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on nvwgf2um.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%system%\driverstore\filerepository

ThreatInfo has observed nvwgf2um.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 nvwgf2um.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.

nvwgf2um.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00073ec0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 63299584

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

.text 18711552 bytes · 29.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 4ed02cffdc09dae57943fb4c89f4c5dd
PAGE_DD 48640 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8a324e97b7d442ff92abc8770ee43039
_DDTEXT 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f30fe65627d78cc1036ef324263bfd15
.rdata 24726528 bytes · 39.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 763e36fd707f810ad5fbf6731b04d849
.data 19220480 bytes · 30.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 383b666afb31459e4de89e6681989091
PAGECONS 47104 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dc4a782f965770877a0f619a07c58402
PAGEDATA 10752 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a82aa15d4f437528b3883efffc10e5ca
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5b23d0e5fa23bdb2d55cba59ce986b36
.reloc 531968 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 89c4816776e0509befc29a0171043b00

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies nvwgf2um.dll by MD5 fadb67225c93e7af66d61f7ed5a35399. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with fadb67225c93e7af66d61f7ed5a35399.
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