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HardwareServices.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 894c6b75fc030b9dbbfb60559d6bdbcf
Latest seen 2021-01-13 00:04:56 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-13 00:04:56 (5 years ago)
Size 329 KB
Publisher Intel(R) Corporation
Product Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility
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 2021-01-13 00:04:56 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 00:04:56 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel(R) Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility.

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

HardwareServices.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 2021-01-13 00:04:56 (5 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: 894c6b75fc030b9dbbfb60559d6bdbcf
Size: 329 KB
First Published: 2021-01-13 00:04:56 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-13 00:04:56 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-13 00:04:56 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on HardwareServices.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:

%programfiles%\intel\intel(r) extreme tuning utility

ThreatInfo has observed HardwareServices.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 HardwareServices.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hungary
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hungary with 100.0% 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 HardwareServices.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

HardwareServices.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0005608a
Image base 0x10000000

.NET Info:

MVID: 9bba2dd6-066e-48f9-8d6d-b1bb18d3267f

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 319488

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

NoJ Ct 175104 bytes · 54.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a9accebecc2b174635e4a71634e23dc1
.text 141824 bytes · 44.4% of section data
MD5 f9d3538ceeaa7cfd639a5bfa72c970dd
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 cc3a52886aa865e7dcbc9f3ae2c7b46e
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 7a4bbbfe26ac776cdc7038754401a965
512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ab15bd3498db7173a97df1e0e910301e

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 894c6b75fc030b9dbbfb60559d6bdbcf.
  • 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.