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ETDCoInstaller15017.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3827f07d6352fc616c212c9f4c99ade9
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
Size 232 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 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

ETDCoInstaller15017.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: 3827f07d6352fc616c212c9f4c99ade9
Size: 232 KB
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 ETDCoInstaller15017.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 ETDCoInstaller15017.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 ETDCoInstaller15017.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 ETDCoInstaller15017.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

ETDCoInstaller15017.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 0x0000bf7c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 212480

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

.text 130560 bytes · 61.4% of section data
MD5 3ee2722e244ef74c9930b3f81ea3ab43
.rdata 67584 bytes · 31.8% of section data
MD5 a9cee676d682a5d5812915eee873cd35
.data 3072 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 f40f68ead00392bd7b71012c773b3f36
.pdata 7168 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 4a8d62c69cfddb2d9668c25f3b92e6e9
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4f092e8cc7d8220037cd31b159d9238c
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 6845cb1a9cbfae3492797b683a93e50b
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 618039d2bc853b79fc66fac2b74ac670

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 3827f07d6352fc616c212c9f4c99ade9.
  • 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.