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DptfPolicyCritical.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 44fca489c7203b32c62d6c8dc6c23c9d
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
First seen 2020-10-28 16:14:43 (5 years ago)
Size 638 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 16:14:43 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (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

DptfPolicyCritical.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 23:01:42 (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: 44fca489c7203b32c62d6c8dc6c23c9d
Size: 638 KB
First Published: 2020-10-28 16:14:43 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)

Overview

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

The signature on DptfPolicyCritical.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 DptfPolicyCritical.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 DptfPolicyCritical.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 DptfPolicyCritical.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

DptfPolicyCritical.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 0x00054900
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 635392

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

.text 401920 bytes · 63.3% of section data
MD5 fac94ec614cfb1481fede63712280546
.rdata 202752 bytes · 31.9% of section data
MD5 2de53fadbd2a9af449a14ea0d6445e8b
.data 6144 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 c13bc402c2e74342e8a0598f6e0306ed
.pdata 18944 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 d1a13abb8b4cbd25e7c11968e803203b
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f5a12ca1d945777d694ba0f6ab444a9
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1a405f7eaf6a3c3ae5e77c49f7ccdb88
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 d4aaf4f7e13ba3325fc0c17a58d35d04

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 44fca489c7203b32c62d6c8dc6c23c9d.
  • 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.