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IntcDAud.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-06-15 11:09:16 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-27 21:53:47 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel(R) Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Display Audio.
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
IntcDAud.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Display Audio. The reported company name is Intel(R) Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-27 21:53:47 (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) Display Audio |
| Company Name: | Intel(R) Corporation |
| MD5: | eae20db9dc1366b9a1c558c58229ad65 |
| Size: | 468 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-06-15 11:09:16 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-27 21:53:47 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-27 21:53:47 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on IntcDAud.sys 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\20190528t212349909106\hdaudio |
| %localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190615t040518305800\hdaudio |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\87307a56-22a1-4cbf-9a72-0a441ce89f9b |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\110 |
| %commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\unplugged drivers |
| %appdata%\driverfinder\backup |
| %commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\109 |
| %commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\a184bb58-d0c4-4598-9dc7-4b986f88d914 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\a7711acc-cace-48e6-afb4-561ddf902677 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\49 |
ThreatInfo has observed IntcDAud.sys 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 IntcDAud.sys across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iraq with 13.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for IntcDAud.sys is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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
IntcDAud.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
101650d602e0b9efb6ac7ee5d2febcb3
b3b17d8029ac730bcd29b1f4d2b67d7b
7ef458ea609e7a3131b75c0f3a3ce2ed
b637ef685f514515a979405c9a746d88
a8300dd06788c695538a16fc9b2d29c0
5e94b262725836db5cb5894ee12ecc33
8334d40f18c10b6b2d3e9fc4a4f1b5e1
221900afcb8b860592ac4aefb28ebecb
403cc6c2afba0957560b4732c3e1e533
71ed185eda0819beff8c998c45ccdcc4
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.