spnsrvnt.exe
SPI by SafeNet (Signed)
Overview
There are 3 versions of spnsrvnt.exe in the wild, the latest version being 7, 6, 1, 0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Sentinel Protection Server' with the name 'SentinelProtectionServer' and described as “Manages Sentinel SuperPro and UltraPro keys attached/installed on the system.”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 889.64 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to SafeNet by VeriSign. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0000% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 2.96 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 7.16 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 50 Bytes per minute for reads and 10 Bytes per minute for writes.
Details |
File name: | spnsrvnt.exe |
Publisher: | SafeNet, Inc |
Product name: | SPI |
Description: | Sentinel Protection Server for SuperPro and UltraPro network keys |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\common files\safenet sentinel\sentinel protection server\winnt\spnsrvnt.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | SafeNet |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Thursday, February 28, 2008 |
Expiration date: | Wednesday, March 16, 2011 |
Windows Service |
Service name: | SentinelProtectionServer |
Display name: | Sentinel Protection Server |
Description: | “Manages Sentinel SuperPro and UltraPro keys attached/installed on the system.” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of spnsrvnt.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'SentinelProtectionServer' (Sentinel Protection Server)
All file variations of spnsrvnt.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows Vista Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.22% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.11% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 55.56% of SPI.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Hewlett-Packard |
44.44% |
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Sahara |
22.22% |
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Sony |
22.22% |
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Acer |
11.11% |
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