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dptf_cpu.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ad0781eefd92f768e2fc5a4fb45fc706
Latest seen 2023-06-02 23:59:44 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-06-02 23:59:44 (2 years ago)
Size 75 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Dynamic Tuning
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 2023-06-02 23:59:44 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-02 23:59:44 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Dynamic Tuning.

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

dptf_cpu.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Dynamic Tuning. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-02 23:59:44 (2 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) Dynamic Tuning
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: ad0781eefd92f768e2fc5a4fb45fc706
Size: 75 KB
First Published: 2023-06-02 23:59:44 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-02 23:59:44 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-02 23:59:44 (2 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on dptf_cpu.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:

%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp

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

Top country Spain
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain 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 dptf_cpu.sys 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

dptf_cpu.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00006bf0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 56832

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

.text 32256 bytes · 56.8% of section data
MD5 5139b0fcbeef60020517478db8ed242f
.rdata 4608 bytes · 8.1% of section data
MD5 91576d9415ecd3feceb11a47732374ee
.data 3072 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 60bd2684303d1685574683dbdae9f641
.pdata 1024 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 24c2d58d514d2dbb2f69fd852755a69d
PAGE 7168 bytes · 12.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 daa16e557b3951497016a879ec23e910
INIT 2048 bytes · 3.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d4b274b4df86d26c4cdf1d8158d54ebc
.rsrc 6144 bytes · 10.8% of section data
MD5 3f01e036a82911631d5a40ebfea76bc4
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 25699d04882b1e059feb79814ed1f170

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 ad0781eefd92f768e2fc5a4fb45fc706.
  • 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.