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igd12dks.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2024-07-22 23:01:01 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-21 23:06:10 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel HD Graphics Drivers for Windows(R) .
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
igd12dks.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel HD Graphics Drivers for Windows(R) . The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-21 23:06:10 (a year 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 HD Graphics Drivers for Windows(R) |
| Company Name: | Intel Corporation |
| MD5: | bc0afb22ad4870e931e1b220c9c5e58a |
| Size: | 30 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-07-22 23:01:01 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-11-21 23:06:10 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-11-21 23:06:10 (a year ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on igd12dks.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:
| %appdata%\easeware\drivereasy\drivers |
| %system%\driverstore\filerepository |
ThreatInfo has observed igd12dks.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.
Geography:
2 observed countriesThe strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 75.0% 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 igd12dks.dll 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
igd12dks.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
c5f2097b4056c793b3fa1343f5f9b349
d3b9deee37a388833e80401f6c48a275
2564824fb237c47724146325fd0c23f4
07922dec01f2dc25a8ef1967a56503fe
64886e4eec662be42a7c7b4ecebcc9d7
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
071075974cb7baa43200d366ed585870
6b77be5f14047bd5e4a625f87e0cfba0
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.