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DataStorageHelper.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-04-22 23:11:30 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-07 20:34:51 (4 years ago).
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd. 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
DataStorageHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PCRepair . The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-07 20:34:51 (4 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: | PCRepair |
| Company Name: | Outbyte |
| MD5: | e8f7539bc10c6f7511000079dc7d4afc |
| Size: | 149 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-04-22 23:11:30 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-08-07 20:34:51 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-08-07 20:34:51 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on DataStorageHelper.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:
| %programfiles%\outbyte |
ThreatInfo has observed DataStorageHelper.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 DataStorageHelper.dll across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 12.5% 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 DataStorageHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 48.0% 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
DataStorageHelper.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
a1426705c76a7efa8658311633bc7407
273cd25335328cc72ba9c815d6021d3b
86aa01919f6d405a09e118800edbf395
00000000000000000000000000000000
4957614568dfcfe106d7ba42062367fc
89a6b452dc8ee5478f0bbd61326d06c1
db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
1079010001a760f06838da88492b8389
885a5f86ce010192a3ec0dc12fd34836
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.