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NicInstD.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4e7025cb2a91369761daab24165d8b87
Latest seen 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-14 18:12:56 (7 years ago)
Size 88 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller
Signed by Intel(R) INTELNPG1

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-14 18:12:56 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) INTELNPG1. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

NicInstD.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 4e7025cb2a91369761daab24165d8b87
Size: 88 KB
First Published: 2018-07-14 18:12:56 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-11 23:00:50 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) INTELNPG1
Status: Valid

The signature on NicInstD.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\589eb3c165aa73ce793263562edf92f3\pro1000\winx64
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\154599\fpc48-2168-01_lan__28
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20181205t171123481558\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20181102t171421878921\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190510t215100428577\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20171117t182721663389\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180304t184618844900\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180304t192106125286\pci

ThreatInfo has observed NicInstD.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 NicInstD.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 58.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 58.3% 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 91.7%
Windows 7 8.3%

The most common operating system signal for NicInstD.dll is Windows 10 with 91.7% 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

NicInstD.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 0x00008fd0
Image base 0x0000000002000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 78848

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

.text 62464 bytes · 79.2% of section data
MD5 5807f746db1ea9505d8378c5e7913717
.data 2560 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 b8f7e0ef08f0bc1ec26c4ea3672abd52
.pdata 3072 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 9c98e2abc09a452cbe739f0c37f648a1
.rsrc 10240 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 4ca61ba92fd9c42d9926d56a908790e3
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 511bf4147dee8d17191f832bbd89cdbe

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 file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

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 4e7025cb2a91369761daab24165d8b87.
  • 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.