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NicIn100.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 03ca04fd6dfe24d4919001f01b504146
Latest seen 2021-01-12 03:45:29 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-14 14:09:34 (8 years ago)
Size 60 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller
Signed by Intel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-14 14:09:34 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 03:45:29 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation. 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

NicIn100.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 03:45:29 (5 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) Network Interface Card CoInstaller
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 03ca04fd6dfe24d4919001f01b504146
Size: 60 KB
First Published: 2017-08-14 14:09:34 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 03:45:29 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 03:45:29 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on NicIn100.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\pro100\winx64\ndis62
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\18_3_cd\pro100\winx64\ndis5x
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\18_3_cd\pro100\winx64\ndis62
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\intel_pro1000_148\intel_pro1000_148\pro100\winx64\ndis5x
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\intel_pro1000_148\intel_pro1000_148\pro100\winx64\ndis62
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\pro100\winx64
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\589eb3c165aa73ce793263562edf92f3\pro100\winx64
%appdata%\easeware\drivernavigator\drivers\5jm5oayw.a2d\19_5_cd\pro100\winx64

ThreatInfo has observed NicIn100.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 NicIn100.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hong Kong
Share 46.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hong Kong with 46.2% 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 53.8%
Windows XP 30.8%
Windows 7 15.4%

The most common operating system signal for NicIn100.dll is Windows 10 with 53.8% 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

NicIn100.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x000083f0
Image base 0x0000000002000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 53760

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

.text 48640 bytes · 90.5% of section data
MD5 75ea2f079c203f0c6fe3130caf0b7d2b
.data 1024 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 040fc49f8a36bd67155ff9a4b4c0b43a
.pdata 2048 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 cf0c2131234ecb23718cda7123ee93c5
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 fb594d2743ac66fb60f73fdc6f90b4da
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 b5143aeb1190f6213766b303cf72cec5

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 03ca04fd6dfe24d4919001f01b504146.
  • 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.