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ETDApix.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ef9fc9907a74720027094a1236e1a128
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:40:57 (3 years ago)
First seen 2019-06-26 20:49:23 (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 20:49:23 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:40:57 (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

ETDApix.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 23:40:57 (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: ef9fc9907a74720027094a1236e1a128
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2019-06-26 20:49:23 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:40:57 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:40:57 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on ETDApix.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 ETDApix.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 ETDApix.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 ETDApix.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

ETDApix.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 0x00189fb8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 2698752

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

.text 1770496 bytes · 65.6% of section data
MD5 d323b177142a44013b00622eb9edde68
.rdata 625152 bytes · 23.2% of section data
MD5 e4419e6866a777e070a27c1866c743ac
.data 33280 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 d491b36f7d4e02f6cca9236408546dca
.pdata 81920 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 38464f7f18791be003456b2715792a38
.my_shar 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 636e2cdf33819cdff165d94c301d144f
.rsrc 13312 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 13df62ca4793da57fe734a1dd54ff708
.reloc 174080 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 b5b14535c2ea4d708394d7ae812019f7

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 ef9fc9907a74720027094a1236e1a128.
  • 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.