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igfxcpl.cpl file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 ff99f8fef9f4fee22b62d34ee24ba1ea
Latest seen 2023-06-19 23:05:52 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:19:39 (9 years ago)
Size 132 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Common User Interface
Signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 10:19:39 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-19 23:05:52 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Common User Interface.

Digital signature

Signed by 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

igfxcpl.cpl 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 Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-19 23:05:52 (2 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Intel(R) Common User Interface
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: ff99f8fef9f4fee22b62d34ee24ba1ea
Size: 132 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:19:39 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-19 23:05:52 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-19 23:05:52 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on igfxcpl.cpl 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%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\2v4o3739c65y4xm7p9j5fodo665meik7f8qy3qju788v8vs11o\display\pci_ven_8086@amp;dev_0106
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160714t171332166576\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160714t220753592848\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160715t080329179395\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191028t113228382373\pci
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190926t141315846915\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190926t142735640915\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190926t151346882396\pci

ThreatInfo has observed igfxcpl.cpl 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 igfxcpl.cpl across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Spain
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 25.0% 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 50.0%
Windows 7 33.3%
Windows 8.1 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for igfxcpl.cpl is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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

igfxcpl.cpl 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00008818
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 125952

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

.text 79360 bytes · 63.0% of section data
MD5 d73b1b2609fd89af007e6d9057a79a5d
.rdata 21504 bytes · 17.1% of section data
MD5 c3c502765917aa8f79f414f79a42103a
.data 16384 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 7031268668fa5d2fd37c10a255aca07d
.pdata 4096 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 8e1418665dbc0daf0a6193932c980cc7
.rsrc 3072 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 608f5414dc051d6e0101697c8526d651
.reloc 1536 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 1b9353db7d434ed9eee79b1a2947eacc

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 ff99f8fef9f4fee22b62d34ee24ba1ea.
  • 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.