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Common.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-01-22 21:12:55 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-30 21:35:30 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel(R) Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility.
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
Common.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility. The reported company name is Intel(R) Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-30 21:35:30 (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: | Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility |
| Company Name: | Intel(R) Corporation |
| MD5: | 1c239a9b12198a947792ea5bfcf09782 |
| Size: | 413 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-01-22 21:12:55 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-01-30 21:35:30 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-01-30 21:35:30 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Common.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:
| %system%\driverstore\filerepository\hpcustomcapcomp.inf_amd64_6838598e8963231b |
ThreatInfo has observed Common.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 Common.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 70.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for Common.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
Common.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | ceaa8236-4280-4039-9edf-51f9198ccdd8 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
cfc95c6d4e8d1236824ce4f29f6ad1ca
525d216247a9c5459e323af3e8a9b54d
990e2cfc4d72607961ede3cdd5e9337b
8e2eb77befa4394d2a3aceff16b7888c
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.