ETDApi32.dll file report

MD5 8a1a334221f705aa77c489f4d0f0c646
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
Size 1 MB
Product ELAN Smart-Pad

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year 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.

ETDApi32.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 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year 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.

Product Name: ELAN Smart-Pad
Company Name: ELAN Microelectronic Corp.
MD5: 8a1a334221f705aa77c489f4d0f0c646
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)

The signature on ETDApi32.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.

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\acpi

ThreatInfo has observed ETDApi32.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ETDApi32.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.

ETDApi32.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x000fdcbc

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1179648 b40687068c46febe0dd76635b0db17b5
.rdata 278016 b92235c14e7a34307b48df0287bcb5d3
.data 23552 a70a2cb3c0051682cdcd7a86193f9db7
.rsrc 12800 19d9c6f61e9fe1516ca777365f8a0df1
.reloc 167424 f34b6298421f8e2bfa2a56d45921a083

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.

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