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ETDCtrlHelper.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d7597e28ba8fb8e6fdc5f7e286eb43ab
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (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 23:01:41 (a year ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (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

ETDCtrlHelper.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 23:01:41 (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: d7597e28ba8fb8e6fdc5f7e286eb43ab
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:41 (a year ago)

Overview

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

The signature on ETDCtrlHelper.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 ETDCtrlHelper.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 ETDCtrlHelper.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 ETDCtrlHelper.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

ETDCtrlHelper.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 0x00181e50
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2562560

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

.text 1733632 bytes · 67.7% of section data
MD5 0e93b60ae210e1f0b3b210d7cac55d48
.rdata 632832 bytes · 24.7% of section data
MD5 f9afbc73762c61d8333523fbfc1aafe7
.data 32768 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 73fd65117e434ce113cff64d5dacbbc4
.pdata 82432 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 a9fb2ef54e9cc07515f5ecc1545885c4
.rsrc 20992 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 4763870f1307624260f691a2c519e6f7
.reloc 59904 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 a53dde4e0d84f21c525f777af242dd0e

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 d7597e28ba8fb8e6fdc5f7e286eb43ab.
  • 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.