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upe_nvapi.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Innovation Platform Framework.
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
upe_nvapi.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Innovation Platform Framework. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks 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) Innovation Platform Framework |
| Company Name: | Intel Corporation |
| MD5: | 67c2369a14e5e7203206cd92e01120d0 |
| Size: | 124 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-07 23:00:25 (2 weeks ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on upe_nvapi.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%\driverturbo\backup |
ThreatInfo has observed upe_nvapi.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen upe_nvapi.dll 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 Poland 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 upe_nvapi.dll 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
upe_nvapi.dll 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.
496b625dd593f424ebf190b7be574161
4d823bfa044912b87760598dc473551b
085c2ee27f2d85b78013ab6dcf239d1f
5a4275c788e6966976d2f141236c2126
c3d5290ef740cf8b3e1ca8d75f15d468
fca1f325370cd95ce540f71277a80470
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.