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atimpenc.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-06-14 19:10:42 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-09 23:05:44 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.. Product metadata: ATI Codec.
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
atimpenc.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ATI Codec. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-09 23:05:44 (4 months 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: | ATI Codec |
| Company Name: | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. |
| MD5: | 4cfb8b7600b64c4640ca724bdab6f6ae |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-06-14 19:10:42 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-09 23:05:44 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-09 23:05:44 (4 months ago) |
Common Places:
| %commondir% |
| %sysdrive%\programme |
| %sysdrive%\programmi |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed atimpenc.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 atimpenc.dll across 92 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 7.4% 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 atimpenc.dll is Windows 10 with 51.8% 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
atimpenc.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b275270f0444ba1632f6c232fc85b525
2e55d3ccf41b0cf3080be8a94891d2a5
429339271e8bf72936205bb867da49c2
2c97e7a00ee3252f88e0d9bb3436d813
1d75a733461dd7d68e1f60602a7ea394
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.