insonsrv.exe
ASUS InstantOn by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)
Overview
There are 4 versions of insonsrv.exe in the wild, the latest version being 2.3.1.1. It is started as a Windows Service called 'ASUS InstantOn Service' with the name 'ASUS InstantOn'. 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 225.63 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to ASUSTeK Computer Inc. by VeriSign. The programs CapsHook, Super Hybrid Engine and Hotkey Service have been observed as installing specific variations of insonsrv.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0006% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.87 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 4.7 MB and typical read I/O operations are around 40 Bytes per minute.
What is insonsrv.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 insonsrv.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”
 Details
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| File name: | insonsrv.exe |
| Publisher: | ASUS |
| Product name: | ASUS InstantOn |
| Description: | ASUS InstantOn Program |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\asus\instanton for nb\insonsrv.exe |
| Original name: | InsOnSrv |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Sunday, August 2, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, August 3, 2012 |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | ASUS InstantOn |
| Display name: | ASUS InstantOn Service |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of ASUS InstantOn.)
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 L...
“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 ...”
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 ha...
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 AS...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of insonsrv.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'ASUS InstantOn' (ASUS InstantOn Service)
- ASUS InstantOn
All file variations of insonsrv.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 |
28.07% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.07% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
19.30% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.77% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
7.02% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Language |
3.51% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
3.51% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.75% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 49.12% of ASUS InstantOn.
