GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
DiskExplorer.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-01-18 15:11:27 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-27 16:46:14 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Corel Corporation. Product metadata: WinZip System Utilities Suite.
Signed by Corel Corporation. 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
DiskExplorer.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip System Utilities Suite. The reported company name is Corel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-27 16:46:14 (5 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: | WinZip System Utilities Suite |
| Company Name: | Corel Corporation |
| MD5: | cfbe63485ca844782b407bf53ecf921e |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-01-18 15:11:27 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-27 16:46:14 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-27 16:46:14 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Corel Corporation |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on DiskExplorer.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%\winzip system utilities suite |
ThreatInfo has observed DiskExplorer.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 DiskExplorer.dll across 8 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 25.0% 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 DiskExplorer.dll is Windows 10 with 69.2% 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
DiskExplorer.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
eb9723d79b73b42b9ce97ef6180affd9
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e3e2e195cf69b4e2f996f4ecccf38e1d
8def172d95665dc7a66a1250df4dc8ab
790fa6277d0d8773c5aa26d534c63128
d838e79efbe510c06623a6fa3a64f74a
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
60f5322af816fce5ed1343fe305a99dd
3a5cdcc637343ba5b1922ba994aea03a
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.