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igdkmd64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 aea8e5908ff70318ea5d80aabe3f3c33
Latest seen 2021-01-12 16:29:02 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-12 16:29:02 (5 years ago)
Size 24 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel HD Graphics Drivers for Windows(R)
Signed by Intel(R) pGFX 2020;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-12 16:29:02 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 16:29:02 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel HD Graphics Drivers for Windows(R).

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) pGFX 2020;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

igdkmd64.sys 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 2021-01-12 16:29:02 (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 HD Graphics Drivers for Windows(R)
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: aea8e5908ff70318ea5d80aabe3f3c33
Size: 24 MB
First Published: 2021-01-12 16:29:02 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 16:29:02 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 16:29:02 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) pGFX 2020;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on igdkmd64.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\20200430t191843285538\pci

ThreatInfo has observed igdkmd64.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 igdkmd64.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Ukraine
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine 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 igdkmd64.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

igdkmd64.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 0x018c0000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 25932288

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

.text 5603840 bytes · 21.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 3f770251006816849dd59ad9276af9d5
1385984 bytes · 5.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 62ed49ab93ff9ac6c9b97426f848c583
.trs_age 1377280 bytes · 5.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0d3c4670ecd72356227b82b01c612f54
.rdata 6335488 bytes · 24.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 4a9ec9ab414321f2c7dd4c69efdac63c
.data 10961408 bytes · 42.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e32ece5b7144259dd1aea7e10eab38fa
.pdata 243712 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 9e15a213eb15d9843cc41a8e04126547
PAGE 12288 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f86af98834e39697d8577f95fd93a5e1
INIT 7168 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 025541d409354ee97ecb5994d66c5602
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 534d5d48ebfb5640253a594c5f34d1fa
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9bdc2ef2f04e0a24c70458b50a71767c

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 aea8e5908ff70318ea5d80aabe3f3c33.
  • 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.