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ETDDeviceInformation.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 42be3034e1e8d6be42957a6319a49df5
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
Product ELAN Smart-Pad Tool
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 23:01:42 (a year ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.. Product metadata: ELAN Smart-Pad Tool.

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

ETDDeviceInformation.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ELAN Smart-Pad Tool. The reported company name is ELAN Microelectronics Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (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 Tool
Company Name: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
MD5: 42be3034e1e8d6be42957a6319a49df5
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:01:42 (a year ago)

Overview

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

The signature on ETDDeviceInformation.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 ETDDeviceInformation.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 ETDDeviceInformation.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 ETDDeviceInformation.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

ETDDeviceInformation.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 0x001c2e0c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 3012096

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

.text 2035200 bytes · 67.6% of section data
MD5 98132720f8fb1e9202a2a4f6659c18e1
.rdata 667136 bytes · 22.1% of section data
MD5 94d63376758c1a4994fcd7a09a391171
.data 28672 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 2d001b9a7c3e8320d5d2f24fb84d6cc0
.pdata 89600 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 db82df90bc7554ab5a290d2fea0d21f3
.gfids 107008 bytes · 3.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1952bb3200d3db2a704768685a36543e
.giats 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fc518ab84813e028263045833eee7246
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 23040 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 3ecd49f7657e4777405e33607ac26874
.reloc 60416 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 3a7c060ec4c4871110d9dbc1936cdd22

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 42be3034e1e8d6be42957a6319a49df5.
  • 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.