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NicIn100.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 90b30a235bc5ab98f37ea51e13ab163c
Latest seen 2021-01-12 04:11:28 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-09-16 03:11:26 (8 years ago)
Size 45 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 2017-09-16 03:11:26 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 04:11:28 (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 04:11:28 (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: 90b30a235bc5ab98f37ea51e13ab163c
Size: 45 KB
First Published: 2017-09-16 03:11:26 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 04:11:28 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 04:11:28 (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%\drivergenius\temp\18_3_cd\pro100\win32\ndis62
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\18_3_cd\pro100\win32\ndis5x
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\intel_pro1000_148\intel_pro1000_148\pro100\win32\ndis5x
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\intel_pro1000_148\intel_pro1000_148\pro100\win32\ndis62
%appdata%\easeware\drivernavigator\drivers\5jm5oayw.a2d\19_5_cd\pro100\win32

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 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 80.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 80.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows XP 80.0%
Windows 7 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for NicIn100.dll is Windows XP with 80.0% 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

NicIn100.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000060d2
Image base 0x02000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 38400

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

.text 34304 bytes · 89.3% of section data
MD5 4084f825e1362da9ec3cf599d79b6f7c
.data 512 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 80492f64afd643bdc41f58c81c6d537a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 87a164f02626cb0a5dbb95be33f34f23
.reloc 2048 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 273a4daaa3f858e0e2c2ad0eb9c629fa

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 90b30a235bc5ab98f37ea51e13ab163c.
  • 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.