Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

3.0.7.0 3.13%
3.0.3.0 31.25%
3.0.2.0 25.00%
2.3.3.1 3.13%
2.3.2.1 9.38%
2.2.0.1 18.75%
2.1.10.1 6.25%
2.1.7.1 3.13%

Relationships

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PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegOpenKeyExW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCloseKey, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, AllocateAndInitializeSid, FreeSid, LookupAccountSidW
kernel32.dll
CreateThread, Sleep, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSection, CloseHandle, CreateFileW, DeviceIoControl, GetLastError, GetModuleHandleW, GetProcAddress, InterlockedDecrement, ReadFile, SetEvent, CreateProcessW, GetTickCount, GetPrivateProfileStringW, SystemTimeToTzSpecificLocalTime, GetSystemTime, WriteFile, GetFileSize, GetStartupInfoW, CreateEventW, GetUserDefaultUILanguage, GetModuleFileNameW, CreateMutexW, OutputDebugStringW, FormatMessageW, WTSGetActiveConsoleSessionId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetCurrentThreadId, WritePrivateProfileStringW, WaitForSingleObject, FreeLibrary, LocalFree, GetSystemPowerStatus, GetExitCodeProcess, GetCurrentProcess, DeleteFileW
msvcrt.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoInitializeEx, CoInitializeSecurity, CoUninitialize, CoCreateInstance, CoSetProxyBlanket
powrprof.dll
SetSuspendState
setupapi.dll
SetupDiEnumDeviceInfo, SetupDiGetDeviceInstanceIdW, SetupDiDestroyDeviceInfoList, SetupDiGetDeviceRegistryPropertyW, SetupDiGetClassDevsW
shell32.dll
SHGetSpecialFolderPathW, SHCreateDirectoryExW
user32.dll
IsIconic, GetClientRect, RegisterWindowMessageW, PostMessageW, wsprintfW, LoadCursorW, DefWindowProcW, MessageBoxW, SetForegroundWindow, SendMessageW, DrawIcon, SetTimer, GetMessageW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, RegisterDeviceNotificationW, UpdateWindow, ShowWindow, CreateWindowExW, PostQuitMessage, RegisterClassW, FindWindowExW, UnregisterDeviceNotification, LoadIconW, GetSystemMetrics
wtsapi32.dll
WTSUnRegisterSessionNotification, WTSRegisterSessionNotification

insonwmi.exe

ASUS InstantOn by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)

Remove insonwmi.exe
Version:   2.1.7.1
MD5:   8d82a1db500c559b0128256444b588e3
SHA1:   f556ef1830a0a7b29310eaff7529257cb6d72ffa
SHA256:   3713e85e6de54e79e0df59016dd3d187f136e2de72f675ea6a2110469868916a

What is insonwmi.exe?

The ASUS InstantOn Program is a sleep mode that it can wake up your Eee PC ready to use in 3 seconds and more than 21 days of sleep time in battery mode.

About insonwmi.exe (from ASUSTeK Computer Inc.)

“Super Hybrid Engine II incorporates elements of its SHE predecessor and builds on the vitals of better battery performance. Instant on allows notebooks to resume in under 2 seconds and stay in standby”

Overview

insonwmi.exe executes as a process under the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the system and the administrator accounts have the same file privileges) typically within the context of its parent insonsrv.exe (ASUS InstantOn by ASUSTeK Computer Inc.). It is installed with a couple of know programs including CapsHook published by ASUS, Super Hybrid Engine from ASUS and Super Hybrid Engine by ASUS. The file is digitally signed by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:insonwmi.exe
Publisher:ASUS
Product name:ASUS InstantOn
Description:ASUS InstantOn Program
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\asus\instanton for nb\insonwmi.exe
Original name:InsOnWMI
File version:2.1.7.1
Size:98.63 KB (100,992 bytes)
Build date:11/30/2011 9:09 AM
Certificate
Issued to:ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Sunday, August 2, 2009
Expiration date:Friday, August 3, 2012
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
CapsHook
 ASUS
11% remove
The Asus CapsHook utility is used for showing the Caps Lock status when you press that key. This is useful for PCs that do not include indicator LEDs on the keyboard, which leaves you unsure if Caps Lock is engaged or not.0079519#ixzz2OVSLgTzn
Super Hybrid Engine
 ASUS
11% remove
“The Super Hybrid Engine is a breakthrough in power efficiency that results in longer battery life, maximized up to 53%. Super Hybrid Engine is an innovative technology created through the redesigning of hardware, software and BIOS by ASUS research development engineers. It gives users the control needed to obtain optimum performance. In terms of power efficiency, the Super Hybrid Engine extends battery life between 35-53% as compared to...”
USBCharge+
 ASUS
26% remove
USBCharge+is a desktop application that runs in the Windows notification area that provides function to enabled the USB charger to run when the laptop battery is on and the PC is unplugged. It also has options to enable a quick charge through the USB port when the system is hybernating. In addition, the user can set the threshold to determine what battery level to turn charging off at.
Hotkey Service
 ASUS
3% remove
Hotkey utility is required to use those FN+F7 to change wireless settings and volume. See the blue things on your F keys? Those are what the FN keys control. This utility is pre-installed with most ASUS model laptops.

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.01438481%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00378401%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.01060080%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:5,335 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:2.63 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):1.4 MB
Private (minimum):1.21 MB
Non-paged memory:2.63 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:63.02 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):69.92 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:1.28 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):6.17 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:277
600
GUI GDI count:12
103
GUI GDI peak:13
142
GUI USER count:6
49
GUI USER peak:6
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\asus\instanton for epc\insonwmi.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Parent process:insonsrv.exe (ASUS InstantOn by ASUSTeK Computer Inc.)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 29.03%
Windows 8 25.81%
Windows 8.1 19.35%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.68%
Windows 8 Single Language 6.45%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 3.23%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 3.23%
Windows 7 Starter 3.23%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 48.39% of ASUS InstantOn.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 100.00%
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