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ETD_DLL.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 28e4c943a57fa4f8df0fd44a69242426
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 ETD_DLL
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: ETD_DLL.

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

ETD_DLL.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ETD_DLL. 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: ETD_DLL
Company Name: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
MD5: 28e4c943a57fa4f8df0fd44a69242426
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 ETD_DLL.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:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20180305t090738920\acpi

ThreatInfo has observed ETD_DLL.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 ETD_DLL.dll 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 ETD_DLL.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

ETD_DLL.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 0x00146c70
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2225664

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

.text 1486336 bytes · 66.8% of section data
MD5 9c3d5e27315612ae3c536057b6e8bbb9
.rdata 535040 bytes · 24.0% of section data
MD5 6b1962eb1903fae1c2171eebe0390506
.data 32768 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 86f2c25d7672efc9acbaee642f1a4fb4
.pdata 76288 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 a90d959abf13dd7f0986d9c7a6e098e2
text 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 da84c04bd4cc622c314d7688162bdc98
data 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 08eb5373e50c14af06e0d9ef791fdcfc
.rsrc 12800 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 751bc3f482b5c1b162d52d760e784fae
.reloc 77312 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 3b91dc8c9d3e4c40acaeb95efaa8747f

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 28e4c943a57fa4f8df0fd44a69242426.
  • 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.