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rtwlanu.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-01-07 20:16:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 20:16:17 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corporation . Product metadata: Realtek WLAN Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter .
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;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
rtwlanu.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek WLAN Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter . The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corporation . The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 20:16:17 (5 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: | Realtek WLAN Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter |
| Company Name: | Realtek Semiconductor Corporation |
| MD5: | 6d287cc8bfa4cbf8c295d98701c0c1a2 |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-07 20:16:17 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-07 20:16:17 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-07 20:16:17 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on rtwlanu.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:
| %appdata%\easeware\drivernavigator\drivers |
ThreatInfo has observed rtwlanu.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.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for rtwlanu.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
rtwlanu.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
9684d9a690a7fed0cdfdb66ec150af38
8a12ecc87a131564637a806af23ee492
ad445f9e5d962974b457ad70d3882394
a3afdfd5721805b87c21d9cd2bda7ae8
07ba52380abc213c4336d753c5e0cc83
73c530f9d7f0d5bb6005979bd7567c8c
e63bdd2eb64058cc98ed101fa2803645
25a9985e5eccfcad97bb1503d81c433b
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.