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ETDMcpl.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-06-26 20:44:10 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.. Product metadata: Elan Smart-Pad.
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.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
ETDMcpl.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 23:47:35 (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: | a477d869b8ae18a1d20e9a61bbd5f629 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2019-06-26 20:44:10 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-21 23:47:35 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | ELAN Microelectronics Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ETDMcpl.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 ETDMcpl.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 ETDMcpl.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
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:
The most common operating system signal for ETDMcpl.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
ETDMcpl.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
601b986c9d3b5331d1c73bee1240f834
8df380823e0bf974743e37f8519d4e52
fcfe3d236d5eca4e84afd09af929596d
04893cab26f104b99a159e9bd8503708
3470b35eb1e43bf6d002b1d13acfa4e0
2eb9c66d4eb39c84062f30fa2ce282da
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.