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ETDApi.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 47f844088eed377e4c7a6b43913686c7
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:45:28 (3 years ago)
First seen 2019-06-26 20:48:54 (6 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher ELAN Microelectronic 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 20:48:54 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:45:28 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ELAN Microelectronic 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

ETDApi.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ELAN Smart-Pad. The reported company name is ELAN Microelectronic Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-21 23:45:28 (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 Microelectronic Corp.
MD5: 47f844088eed377e4c7a6b43913686c7
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2019-06-26 20:48:54 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:45:28 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:45:28 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ELAN Microelectronics Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ETDApi.dll 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 ETDApi.dll 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 ETDApi.dll 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 ETDApi.dll 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

ETDApi.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0014ddb8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2264576

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

.text 1515008 bytes · 66.9% of section data
MD5 550cecdd52c8ca21138c419c9d5f6122
.rdata 545280 bytes · 24.1% of section data
MD5 6c077b226861d1cd9bea4f8c795852e2
.data 32768 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 fa242ab404a9de95f5bb2d134c7a20b3
.pdata 76288 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 a1099d008e094db77327f32929dcd439
text 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 ec96d7d19d0a912f14e4638c90317b40
data 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 08eb5373e50c14af06e0d9ef791fdcfc
.rsrc 12800 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 df8c4c05319e0ee68dc89cda8a8649c9
.reloc 77312 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 3ae42a12faba8339dbc8e530deeffcb8

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 47f844088eed377e4c7a6b43913686c7.
  • 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.