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ETDCmds.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 bf007960b4c4ad332e4db3f1019ad042
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
Size 2 MB
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 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 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

ETDCmds.dll 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 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.

File Details

Product Name: ELAN Smart-Pad
Company Name: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
MD5: bf007960b4c4ad332e4db3f1019ad042
Size: 2 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)

Overview

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

The signature on ETDCmds.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:

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

ThreatInfo has observed ETDCmds.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 ETDCmds.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ETDCmds.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

ETDCmds.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 0x001ce4e0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 3037184

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

.text 2059776 bytes · 67.8% of section data
MD5 21ab694e956a5eac6d38709984aca34c
.rdata 680960 bytes · 22.4% of section data
MD5 25d00e9beb9b61f7745c46fc65ad7a4f
.data 28672 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 b0410738451fe0b638aedaa0a32d2ed2
.pdata 87552 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 df9eef4c4a33a686405d802a89921764
.gfids 106496 bytes · 3.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a3c340c31e68ce8cedfa9d798c81d36a
.giats 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d48e5f72bc7a404439fedd8bafe64339
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 12800 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e766b0cd6167232a57151314529d32c9
.reloc 59904 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 c26f0d92c31d5bb38f295cc7a8ca3543

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 bf007960b4c4ad332e4db3f1019ad042.
  • 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.