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SoftwareUpdateLib.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 00f4cb78672bc302083919dc8c11887e
Latest seen 2022-09-05 23:15:41 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-09-05 23:15:41 (3 years ago)
Size 85 KB
Signed by Intel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2022-09-05 23:15:41 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-05 23:15:41 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation. ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record.

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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

SoftwareUpdateLib.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 Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-05 23:15:41 (3 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

Product Name: Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility
Company Name: Intel(R) Corporation
MD5: 00f4cb78672bc302083919dc8c11887e
Size: 85 KB
First Published: 2022-09-05 23:15:41 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-09-05 23:15:41 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-09-05 23:15:41 (3 years ago)
Signed By: Intel Corporation
Status: Trusted Publisher

ThreatInfo marks this publisher as trusted for this record, but the file hash and source should still match the expected software distribution.

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

ThreatInfo has observed SoftwareUpdateLib.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SoftwareUpdateLib.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.

SoftwareUpdateLib.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point
Image base

.NET Info:

MVID: d8b8c20c-fe2a-4d52-9e97-3e5b84a9ff5e

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 75776

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

@V Z 35328 bytes · 46.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3ce8c918ead370df632119e620beba9a
.text 38400 bytes · 50.7% of section data
MD5 f7748756d0b8ae493baa2261b5023b71
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 7f8b534d01d7d9bb97103b571fd39308
512 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 daf3ea5d576612cea3692d16dc83c0e7

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 00f4cb78672bc302083919dc8c11887e.
  • 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.