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SynapticsReflash.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 ab37933e67ac616cb8e3ae458fc154f9
Latest seen 2023-06-09 23:52:17 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:11 (8 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Synaptics Incorporated
Product Synaptics TouchPad Reflash Application
Signed by Synaptics Incorporated

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:11 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-09 23:52:17 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Synaptics Incorporated. Product metadata: Synaptics TouchPad Reflash Application.

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.

File context

SynapticsReflash.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Synaptics TouchPad Reflash Application. The reported company name is Synaptics Incorporated. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-09 23:52:17 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Synaptics TouchPad Reflash Application
Company Name: Synaptics Incorporated
MD5: ab37933e67ac616cb8e3ae458fc154f9
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 07:08:11 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-09 23:52:17 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-09 23:52:17 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Synaptics Incorporated
Status: Valid

The signature on SynapticsReflash.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c387a03e7e9173f91a2a5bb5d5cacadb\touchpad_synaptics_17.0.6.23_acer\winwdf\x86
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c387a03e7e9173f91a2a5bb5d5cacadb\touchpad_synaptics_17.0.6.23_acer\winwdf

ThreatInfo has observed SynapticsReflash.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 SynapticsReflash.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 33.3% 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 88.9%
Windows 7 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for SynapticsReflash.exe is Windows 10 with 88.9% 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

SynapticsReflash.exe 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 0x0013c5a5
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 2693120

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

.text 1600000 bytes · 59.4% of section data
MD5 d3f63dfbffaa25a9a5dfc8f8321a001e
.rdata 385024 bytes · 14.3% of section data
MD5 61ff56a6a0ef42329e803cc216d4b85c
.data 29696 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 f12c0692eb74a987a68ab5dbd99541d5
.rsrc 252928 bytes · 9.4% of section data
MD5 ac4f2170ebaa8c6c178b9f0fc9b5e9a7
.reloc 425472 bytes · 15.8% of section data
MD5 e25efca9b392db3f986b818755d4d7e4

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 ab37933e67ac616cb8e3ae458fc154f9.
  • 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.