Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

2.3.1.1 74.58%
2.2.0.1 18.64%
2.1.10.1 5.08%
2.1.7.1 1.69%

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advapi32.dll
CreateProcessAsUserW, OpenProcessToken, DuplicateTokenEx, SetTokenInformation, SetServiceStatus, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCloseKey, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, RegNotifyChangeKeyValue
kernel32.dll
FormatMessageW, ExitProcess, CloseHandle, DeviceIoControl, GetLastError, OutputDebugStringW, GetModuleHandleW, GetProcAddress, GetCurrentProcess, LocalFree, WTSGetActiveConsoleSessionId, ResetEvent, WritePrivateProfileStringW, GetPrivateProfileIntW, SystemTimeToTzSpecificLocalTime, GetSystemTime, ReadFile, WriteFile, GetFileSize, InterlockedDecrement, GetStartupInfoW, GetCurrentProcessId, GetCurrentThreadId, GetExitCodeProcess, WaitForSingleObject, GetTickCount, CreateThread, CreateEventW, DeleteFileW, GetModuleFileNameW, SetEvent, Sleep, GetSystemPowerStatus, CreateFileW
msvcrt.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoSetProxyBlanket, CoUninitialize, CoInitializeEx, CoInitializeSecurity, StringFromGUID2, CoCreateInstance
powrprof.dll
PowerReadDCValueIndex, PowerGetActiveScheme, SetSuspendState, PowerWriteDCValueIndex, PowerWriteACValueIndex, PowerEnumerate, PowerSetActiveScheme, PowerReadACValueIndex
setupapi.dll
SetupDiGetClassDevsW, SetupDiGetDeviceInstanceIdW, SetupDiDestroyDeviceInfoList, SetupDiGetDeviceRegistryPropertyW, SetupDiEnumDeviceInfo
shell32.dll
SHCreateDirectoryExW
user32.dll
RegisterPowerSettingNotification, SendMessageW, DrawIcon, IsIconic, GetClientRect, UnregisterPowerSettingNotification, PostMessageW, FindWindowExW, GetSystemMetrics
userenv.dll
CreateEnvironmentBlock, DestroyEnvironmentBlock
wtsapi32.dll
WTSQueryUserToken, WTSQuerySessionInformationW, WTSFreeMemory

insonsrv.exe

ASUS InstantOn by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)

Remove insonsrv.exe
Version:   2.1.7.1
MD5:   8165c8825c726a7d5efdf863a2d1c28f
SHA1:   63c941d137664ace8365f537d302d8374fb10639
SHA256:   20168f9b21aa3bb33f8b76802a03d805c245e0b3ea92c4f2255b73345621e5b7

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”

Overview

insonsrv.exe runs as a service under the name ASUS InstantOn Service (ASUS InstantOn) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). 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: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
File version:2.1.7.1
Size:90.63 KB (92,800 bytes)
Build date:11/30/2011 9:07 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.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'ASUS InstantOn' (ASUS InstantOn Service)
  • ASUS InstantOn

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00403159%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00313888%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00089271%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:218 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:2.49 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):1.67 MB
Private (minimum):1.61 MB
Non-paged memory:2.49 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:53.38 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):55.38 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:1.66 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):5.27 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:7
12
Handles:117
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\asus\instanton for epc\insonsrv.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:ASUS InstantOn
Display name:ASUS InstantOn Service
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
InsOnSrv.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.00960671%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00786004%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00174668%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:140,793/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:84 KB
1.16 MB
sechost.dll
Total CPU:0.00611475%
Kernel CPU:0.00436768%
User CPU:0.00174707%
CPU cycles:105,923/sec
Memory:100 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 28.07%
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.07%
Windows 8.1 19.30%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.77%
Windows 8 Single Language 7.02%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 3.51%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 3.51%
Windows 7 Starter 1.75%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 49.12% of ASUS InstantOn.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 100.00%
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