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RstMwService.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-03-25 23:36:11 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-08 23:15:56 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Management Service.
Signed by Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
RstMwService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Management Service. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-08 23:15:56 (3 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) Rapid Storage Technology Management Service |
| Company Name: | Intel Corporation |
| MD5: | 5a433b5784fc9dd0f82331130e791787 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-03-25 23:36:11 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-08 23:15:56 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-08 23:15:56 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on RstMwService.exe 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:
| %system% |
| %system%\driverstore\filerepository |
ThreatInfo has observed RstMwService.exe 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 RstMwService.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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:
The most common operating system signal for RstMwService.exe is Windows 10 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
RstMwService.exe 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b58e5e447d4dad2e37bf10ea4fef1bfa
edf0f0fc25819bc2305b728de3892e3f
4a23f796697e1edabf162d08722a27d1
deadbc8369655d82d04b58b06998b43d
aca01fa62890245f142df170ef29ccf0
e1d733e8487b054c1b112b63a140aef2
2ad6b532364b37105482bf78c397ec3f
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.