SynTPHelper.exe file report

MD5 8e5331d921d6fab1a99e5c8ac36e4a7d
Latest seen 2023-06-09 23:52:25 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:13 (8 years ago)
Size 177 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:13 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-09 23:52:25 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Synaptics Incorporated. Product metadata: Synaptics Pointing Device Driver.

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.

SynTPHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Synaptics Pointing Device Driver. The reported company name is Synaptics Incorporated. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-09 23:52:25 (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.

Product Name: Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
Company Name: Synaptics Incorporated
MD5: 8e5331d921d6fab1a99e5c8ac36e4a7d
Size: 177 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 07:08:13 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-09 23:52:25 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-09 23:52:25 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Synaptics Incorporated
Status: Valid

The signature on SynTPHelper.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.

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

ThreatInfo has observed SynTPHelper.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 30.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 90.0%
Windows 7 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for SynTPHelper.exe 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.

SynTPHelper.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x00007744

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 80896 0ad9469d977d22aeb06342dbbd75643c
.rdata 46080 5bd2e31409cd6c59074cae26467f8154
.data 8192 7e7fee7276155c75d4b61746d329f0db
.pdata 5120 b7c746ae9518af122d9dc18c55387787
.rsrc 29696 2ff4a22c9673c6237056f504b4ea711a
.reloc 3072 79669870b34e757f3d50a2ae09d1e0f1

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.

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