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DptfPolicyHdc.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f6c6e7d9519c2d5632082f15b8c26109
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
First seen 2020-10-28 16:24:05 (5 years ago)
Size 694 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 16:24:05 (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

DptfPolicyHdc.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: f6c6e7d9519c2d5632082f15b8c26109
Size: 694 KB
First Published: 2020-10-28 16:24:05 (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 DptfPolicyHdc.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 DptfPolicyHdc.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 DptfPolicyHdc.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 DptfPolicyHdc.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

DptfPolicyHdc.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 0x0005b8a0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 692736

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

.text 435712 bytes · 62.9% of section data
MD5 ed62cfeef998e3eeb67240b0aeea0f2e
.rdata 223232 bytes · 32.2% of section data
MD5 89643ea859d2e3fdeea623b0bfcdf864
.data 7168 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 8a709872095f8e6361d9d3d09313d108
.pdata 20992 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 a2a4ae7ed28827bc620f94e1d3761d81
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f5a12ca1d945777d694ba0f6ab444a9
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 11a2cff4cbd9ca9ab3ca5047eb3cab83
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 8c7ac18b260a73b2fbaab3bf74da1dd6

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 f6c6e7d9519c2d5632082f15b8c26109.
  • 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.