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NicInE1R.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
Latest status is clean for this hash.
First seen 2017-08-31 13:04:42 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 04:16:49 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller.
Signed by Intel Corporation. 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
- Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
- Review the observed locations and signature information below.
- Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.
File context
NicInE1R.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 04:16:49 (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: | 5457b0f6248afd5b3a22746bcf92a798 |
| Size: | 72 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-08-31 13:04:42 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-12 04:16:49 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Clean (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-12 04:16:49 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel Corporation |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on NicInE1R.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%\drivertuner\download\08a887992b0c8c85a62844185f76c8ac\dell\x32\drivers\winpe3.x\nic\intel\1g_i350 |
| %appdata%\easeware\drivernavigator\drivers\5jm5oayw.a2d\19_5_cd\pro1000\win32 |
ThreatInfo has observed NicInE1R.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 NicInE1R.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Pakistan with 75.0% 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 NicInE1R.dll is Windows 7 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
NicInE1R.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1a798750e13fab4aaa2772610f3330f7
ccc8f84c2bcf01af9d64beb81a447e81
8e011500e8660e8e7c460877f2992ad1
9381c4d8d4fb874f9e8eeb1664f9f5ce
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.