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InstNT.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 a35fd3c41ab2740ae8f813bf13e2ac3f
Latest seen 2023-06-09 23:59:14 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:11 (8 years ago)
Size 400 KB
Publisher Synaptics Incorporated
Product Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
Signed by Synaptics Incorporated

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:11 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-09 23:59:14 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Synaptics Incorporated. Product metadata: Synaptics Pointing Device Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Synaptics Incorporated. 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

InstNT.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Synaptics Pointing Device Driver. The reported company name is Synaptics Incorporated. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-09 23:59:14 (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: Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
Company Name: Synaptics Incorporated
MD5: a35fd3c41ab2740ae8f813bf13e2ac3f
Size: 400 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 07:08:11 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-09 23:59:14 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-09 23:59:14 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Synaptics Incorporated
Status: Valid

The signature on InstNT.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c387a03e7e9173f91a2a5bb5d5cacadb\touchpad_synaptics_17.0.6.23_acer\winwdf\x86
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c387a03e7e9173f91a2a5bb5d5cacadb\touchpad_synaptics_17.0.6.23_acer\winwdf

ThreatInfo has observed InstNT.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 InstNT.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 30.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 30.0% 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 90.0%
Windows 7 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for InstNT.exe is Windows 10 with 90.0% 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

InstNT.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0001aec8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 401408

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

.text 285184 bytes · 71.0% of section data
MD5 8493cd77d71ea089b8eedd3e46c0486e
.rdata 65024 bytes · 16.2% of section data
MD5 4c0ab49be8d6f4c5acb1590f45c61d5e
.data 8192 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 1ce3c6681288ed211741265a4991cef3
.rsrc 29184 bytes · 7.3% of section data
MD5 fede2b149b7afd196a41310e97ac7bb3
.reloc 13824 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 add19448d0ddd6bbd58fabafcdd97e6d

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 a35fd3c41ab2740ae8f813bf13e2ac3f.
  • 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.