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igfxEM.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-02-28 23:40:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:06:24 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Common User Interface.
Signed by Intel(R) pGFX;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
igfxEM.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Common User Interface. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-09 23:06:24 (3 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) Common User Interface |
| Company Name: | Intel Corporation |
| MD5: | 8daabd802d9ba4d58ecc0e6cba1a0337 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-02-28 23:40:57 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-09 23:06:24 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-09 23:06:24 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel(R) pGFX;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on igfxEM.exe 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:
| %system%\driverstore\filerepository |
ThreatInfo has observed igfxEM.exe 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 igfxEM.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Austria 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:
The most common operating system signal for igfxEM.exe 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
igfxEM.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
78e0fdea3ef521005682a728343ade69
8da998426ee1cd147bd7c7f2a1930de6
90646be894c627ca64b56c37b7a3d525
f5045fb8fef0bde81f19905ed683bea7
a4f3cc2b3afc5ba9d4a58e80f8acc940
90135588fa0d8a9df69c379afedeca7e
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.