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ETD.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 50fd9876aa5e3ad68ac136e9806aacf2
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:45:56 (3 years ago)
First seen 2019-06-26 20:47:03 (6 years ago)
Size 545 KB
Publisher ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
Product ELAN Smart-Pad
Signed by ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-06-26 20:47:03 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:45:56 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.. Product metadata: ELAN Smart-Pad.

Digital signature

Signed by ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

ETD.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ELAN Smart-Pad. The reported company name is ELAN Microelectronics Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-21 23:45:56 (3 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: ELAN Smart-Pad
Company Name: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
MD5: 50fd9876aa5e3ad68ac136e9806aacf2
Size: 545 KB
First Published: 2019-06-26 20:47:03 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:45:56 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:45:56 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ETD.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%\driverpack cloud\unpack\elan-forced-wdf-10x64-16.11.3.2-drp\elan\forced\wdf\10x64

ThreatInfo has observed ETD.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen ETD.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 75.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 75.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ETD.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

ETD.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00077d68
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 541184

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 496128 bytes · 91.7% of section data
MD5 f9445d863aaf429b4e8f61e73b1c7365
.rdata 31232 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 f966f05fe7045911253f5f5e68cafed7
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 10321f744557b7a6ce51760216cc16e7
.pdata 10240 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 c6bd9dd26e5efc01ce94dbc07c7a0c1d
INIT 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d7ae74f82c1ae1c721638f36325344d3
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 eacf6046445cd0f47cbf4c2b42c27b9f
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 ad7db39f9f2f576e08f59f46cbddc49a

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 50fd9876aa5e3ad68ac136e9806aacf2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.