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PLCommonDlg.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4b436b45370ebec6ecc80584e6047889
Latest seen 2025-10-24 23:00:23 (7 months ago)
First seen 2018-09-11 18:10:43 (7 years ago)
Size 282 KB
Publisher ParetoLogic
Product PLCommonDlg Dynamic Link Library
Signed by ParetoLogic Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-09-11 18:10:43 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2025-10-24 23:00:23 (7 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ParetoLogic. Product metadata: PLCommonDlg Dynamic Link Library.

Digital signature

Signed by ParetoLogic Inc.. 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

PLCommonDlg.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PLCommonDlg Dynamic Link Library. The reported company name is ParetoLogic. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-10-24 23:00:23 (7 months 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: PLCommonDlg Dynamic Link Library
Company Name: ParetoLogic
MD5: 4b436b45370ebec6ecc80584e6047889
Size: 282 KB
First Published: 2018-09-11 18:10:43 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-10-24 23:00:23 (7 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-10-24 23:00:23 (7 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: ParetoLogic Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on PLCommonDlg.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%\paretologic
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)\paretologic

ThreatInfo has observed PLCommonDlg.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.

Geography:

49 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 15.6% 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 73.2%
Windows 7 19.9%
Windows 8.1 5.2%
Windows XP 0.9%
Windows Server 2016 0.4%
Windows 8 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for PLCommonDlg.dll is Windows 10 with 73.2% 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

PLCommonDlg.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00021869
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 282624

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

.text 188928 bytes · 66.8% of section data
MD5 a2e578a3f1fec6f5bafeda5effa9a7fb
.rdata 35840 bytes · 12.7% of section data
MD5 462c626db32d66b852908161ed0d4b29
.data 10752 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 f2cab95eb017dbe408a4e6c4433fccd4
.rsrc 33792 bytes · 12.0% of section data
MD5 87a437dbe23fc2a29202f051c60586a8
.reloc 13312 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 1b4e98f0a4c32ca80575c2d5e391c395

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 4b436b45370ebec6ecc80584e6047889.
  • 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.