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DptfPolicyAdaptivePerformance.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 555fe01a8cee94d7a2e6c67405119afd
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)
First seen 2020-10-28 16:15:45 (5 years ago)
Size 944 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 16:15:45 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (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

DptfPolicyAdaptivePerformance.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 23:01:39 (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: 555fe01a8cee94d7a2e6c67405119afd
Size: 944 KB
First Published: 2020-10-28 16:15:45 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:39 (a year ago)

Overview

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

The signature on DptfPolicyAdaptivePerformance.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 DptfPolicyAdaptivePerformance.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 DptfPolicyAdaptivePerformance.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 DptfPolicyAdaptivePerformance.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

DptfPolicyAdaptivePerformance.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 0x00079a70
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 948224

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

.text 586240 bytes · 61.8% of section data
MD5 581b9f4766d44c4f3c3d50c361078342
.rdata 315392 bytes · 33.3% of section data
MD5 d2fde6ceb34294193c482c11e632656b
.data 11264 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 ad2d5e4ead548a6b0e26d9d6747a0ff3
.pdata 28160 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 a0c7aa7f0db6e2cd1592d3d483537be8
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f5a12ca1d945777d694ba0f6ab444a9
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 c3a49fd4a0e616e7397ef9e2f240b488
.reloc 4608 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 df3685d4285ee9e9ee083f37dfda92b6

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 555fe01a8cee94d7a2e6c67405119afd.
  • 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.