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SynSSHook.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 9e7b4ec4bec16df169412bd18bf736df
Latest seen 2023-06-09 23:53:30 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:16 (9 years ago)
Size 97 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:16 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-09 23:53:30 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Synaptics Incorporated. 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.

SynSSHook.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-09 23:53:30 (2 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.

MD5: 9e7b4ec4bec16df169412bd18bf736df
Size: 97 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 07:08:16 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-09 23:53:30 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-09 23:53:30 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Synaptics Incorporated
Status: Valid

The signature on SynSSHook.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.

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c387a03e7e9173f91a2a5bb5d5cacadb\touchpad_synaptics_17.0.6.23_acer\winwdf\x64
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c387a03e7e9173f91a2a5bb5d5cacadb\touchpad_synaptics_17.0.6.23_acer\winwdf

ThreatInfo has observed SynSSHook.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.

Windows 10 90.0%
Windows 7 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for SynSSHook.dll is Windows 10 with 90.0% 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.

SynSSHook.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 GUI
Entry point 0x00002764
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 90624

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

.text 36864 bytes · 40.7% of section data
MD5 0a9e71bf6edd296d6f26eb212c921494
.rdata 26624 bytes · 29.4% of section data
MD5 cead5bf785b10ae939342179eeafcc16
.data 5120 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 35ca68c4ec2080c212d38a534718936b
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 a4fc8d9199bcb8669008e62d5dc7d675
.reloc 21504 bytes · 23.7% of section data
MD5 440c06bbb12aa3e974d84652a95ac182

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 9e7b4ec4bec16df169412bd18bf736df.
  • 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.