I've grouped the detection names by each scanner engine.

Here is the detection names for the Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher files. It is unlikely that Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher would ship a malware file. My guess is that those detections are incorrect and that the files are safe. However, as you can see in the scan results below, a few of the anti-virus scanners detects the Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher file(s). The FreeFixer tool treats files from Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher as trusted, which means that the Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher files will appear with a green background and that there's no removal checkbox for the file. The following are the Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher files I've collected, thanks to the FreeFixer users. Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher Files You can also see the details of the issuer by clicking the View Certificate button shown in the screenshot above. Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility PCA, Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility, Microsoft Windows Third Party Component CA 2012 and Microsoft Windows Third Party Component CA 2014 has issued the Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher certificates. You can also see the address for Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher, such as the street name, city and country. If you click the View Certificate button shown in the screenshot above, you can examine all the details of the certificate, such as when it was issued, who issued the certificate, how long it is valid, and so on. This means that the file has been published by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher and that no one has tampered with the file. Here's a screenshot of a file that has been signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher:Īs you can see in the screenshot above, Windows states that 'This digital signature is OK'.

Right-click the file and select Properties.

Open up Windows Explorer and locate the Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher file.

You can view the digital signature details for Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher with the following procedure: The publisher name shows up as the 'Verified publisher' in the UAC dialog as the screenshot shows: You'll typically notice Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher when clicking to run the file. Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher - 0.075% Detection Rate *ĭid you just find a download or a file on your computer that is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher? If so, please read on.

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