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DptfPolicyActive.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5b13efa309120711d2d3b7f6a846ab02
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)
First seen 2020-10-28 16:21:05 (5 years ago)
Size 688 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-10-28 16:21:05 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel 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

DptfPolicyActive.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year 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) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 5b13efa309120711d2d3b7f6a846ab02
Size: 688 KB
First Published: 2020-10-28 16:21:05 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)

Overview

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

The signature on DptfPolicyActive.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%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180213t073951595498\acpi
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\acpi

ThreatInfo has observed DptfPolicyActive.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 DptfPolicyActive.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 50.0% 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 DptfPolicyActive.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

DptfPolicyActive.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 0x0005b688
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 686592

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

.text 433152 bytes · 63.1% of section data
MD5 10ebc1bd9f3d164dfa64b4a74914c4d0
.rdata 220672 bytes · 32.1% of section data
MD5 20f08d68a71395a71499e79ea9805a28
.data 6656 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 d5b411828c64ed3c1a11a35f9939eb50
.pdata 20480 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 98626250951fa719b8b7b2dbef345c01
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f5a12ca1d945777d694ba0f6ab444a9
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 dad1288da4b098f6d82ef3e426cdd7ac
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 93e7e3bee412c83e6f1d7e050fadd626

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 5b13efa309120711d2d3b7f6a846ab02.
  • 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.