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NicInstQ.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 8208cb273f6b2dcb880c79701abef8a8
Latest seen 2021-01-12 04:02:06 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-31 13:04:43 (8 years ago)
Size 81 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 2017-08-31 13:04:43 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 04:02:06 (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

NicInstQ.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 04:02:06 (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: 8208cb273f6b2dcb880c79701abef8a8
Size: 81 KB
First Published: 2017-08-31 13:04:43 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 04:02:06 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 04:02:06 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on NicInstQ.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
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\18_3_cd\pro1000\win32\ndis62
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\18_3_cd\pro1000\win32\ndis63
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\18_3_cd\pro1000\win32\ndis61
%programfiles%\drivergenius\temp\18_3_cd\pro1000\win32\ndis5x
%appdata%\easeware\drivernavigator\drivers\5jm5oayw.a2d\19_5_cd\pro1000\win32

ThreatInfo has observed NicInstQ.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 NicInstQ.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 57.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 57.1% 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 57.1%
Windows 7 42.9%

The most common operating system signal for NicInstQ.dll is Windows XP with 57.1% 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

NicInstQ.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 0x00007bdf
Image base 0x02000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 74240

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

.text 49664 bytes · 66.9% of section data
MD5 4502771848f6d68d68d0094dd4e4695a
.data 2048 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 6b6ca376c4692838f5cf837b0618538b
.rsrc 19456 bytes · 26.2% of section data
MD5 36e7e4ee6003b2c615241889eb18cdbb
.reloc 3072 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 662bb4e54d4c11e4001d0560cd203a4c

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 8208cb273f6b2dcb880c79701abef8a8.
  • 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.