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ETDCtrl.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 de5f71515a68a9fa92d946edb3af516c
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:40 (a year ago)
Size 3 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

ETDCtrl.exe 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: de5f71515a68a9fa92d946edb3af516c
Size: 3 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 ETDCtrl.exe 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 ETDCtrl.exe 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 ETDCtrl.exe 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 ETDCtrl.exe 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

ETDCtrl.exe 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 0x001c340c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 3639808

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

.text 2021888 bytes · 55.5% of section data
MD5 bbe085b3fc3fc4f273c1ca536fa1f794
.rdata 689664 bytes · 18.9% of section data
MD5 b661a9f53e75e5c0253506c7bb1dfd7e
.data 28672 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 ba10d7613e320e295dc1c76cb8631f77
.pdata 90112 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 cbbe90dc7ab7a5622a8d5c6dfa2c74b0
.gfids 107008 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e8d5faaa164c5a85c983950b8f1e9842
.giats 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 53164ed77f7a3f4ee6dbf2fb3c77d12b
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 640512 bytes · 17.6% of section data
MD5 2bbdd8f19657c192d14ea4df81791620
.reloc 60928 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 3b86970edcdf51ea5c49b0ac6f989276

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 de5f71515a68a9fa92d946edb3af516c.
  • 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.