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ETDFavorite.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 676571b3f99098dda377d7238fdbd8bd
Latest seen 2023-04-21 23:44:30 (3 years ago)
First seen 2019-06-26 20:46:46 (6 years 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 2019-06-26 20:46:46 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:44:30 (3 years 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

ETDFavorite.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 2023-04-21 23:44:30 (3 years 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: 676571b3f99098dda377d7238fdbd8bd
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2019-06-26 20:46:46 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-21 23:44:30 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-21 23:44:30 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on ETDFavorite.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:

%appdata%\driverpack cloud\unpack\elan-forced-wdf-10x64-16.11.3.2-drp\elan\forced\wdf\10x64

ThreatInfo has observed ETDFavorite.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 ETDFavorite.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 75.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 75.0% 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 ETDFavorite.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

ETDFavorite.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 0x00149948
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2269696

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

.text 1498624 bytes · 66.0% of section data
MD5 69bfc5166d13ab7b291b1b7657eba6e1
.rdata 541696 bytes · 23.9% of section data
MD5 2c26b160761717559c0f911289f10621
.data 32768 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 f31162d70ce04c7a338cc4ec13e58513
.pdata 76288 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 b653121ad11bce7e3e3d6fdb2653db3a
text 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1862c8b0657397b5fb1a86b67eb5bf26
data 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 08eb5373e50c14af06e0d9ef791fdcfc
.rsrc 37376 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 c030a80e553ccb81a473928d9083efd8
.reloc 77824 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 9c39420a5581a86fa1a0e58243a981dc

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 676571b3f99098dda377d7238fdbd8bd.
  • 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.