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necbatt.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 245a51a9db95c1d701c7ea420d0cb35c
Latest seen 2023-06-07 23:11:11 (2 years ago)
First seen 2019-04-02 03:45:42 (7 years ago)
Size 34 KB
Publisher NEC Personal Computers, Ltd.
Product Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Signed by NEC Personal Computers, Ltd.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-04-02 03:45:42 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-07 23:11:11 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NEC Personal Computers, Ltd.. Product metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver.

Digital signature

Signed by NEC Personal Computers, Ltd.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

necbatt.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver. The reported company name is NEC Personal Computers, Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-07 23:11:11 (2 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: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Company Name: NEC Personal Computers, Ltd.
MD5: 245a51a9db95c1d701c7ea420d0cb35c
Size: 34 KB
First Published: 2019-04-02 03:45:42 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-07 23:11:11 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-07 23:11:11 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: NEC Personal Computers, Ltd.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on necbatt.sys 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:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190116t160725614941\acpi
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200430t191843285538\acpi
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200430t181054726041\acpi
%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp

ThreatInfo has observed necbatt.sys 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 necbatt.sys across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Ukraine
Share 40.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 40.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for necbatt.sys 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

necbatt.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00001e7c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 11776

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

.text 4608 bytes · 39.1% of section data
MD5 74fab2b063176cfe1adea5a5e8aae1cd
.rdata 1024 bytes · 8.7% of section data
MD5 81b5b4df3aad59a108fb4316be0fc29c
.data 512 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
.pdata 512 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 19967023d0040bb45523dd1340de1aa5
PAGE 2560 bytes · 21.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 85cd6df02145402897a5a3e9127e4546
INIT 1024 bytes · 8.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4d649cbfb2d5b6e5ccc56f85510a7d95
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 8.7% of section data
MD5 ae10a5a764eac80773598a17f5127ab0
.reloc 512 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 df4eb7260a3ac780ad590cd2851e79f1

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.

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 245a51a9db95c1d701c7ea420d0cb35c.
  • 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.