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PLDataRecovery.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c37323cc6a48d3533b575805466ec8f0
Latest seen 2025-10-24 23:00:24 (7 months ago)
First seen 2018-09-11 18:10:41 (7 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher ParetoLogic Inc.
Product ParetoLogic Data Recovery
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 18:10:41 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2025-10-24 23:00:24 (7 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ParetoLogic Inc.. Product metadata: ParetoLogic Data Recovery.

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

PLDataRecovery.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ParetoLogic Data Recovery. The reported company name is ParetoLogic Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-10-24 23:00:24 (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: ParetoLogic Data Recovery
Company Name: ParetoLogic Inc.
MD5: c37323cc6a48d3533b575805466ec8f0
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2018-09-11 18:10:41 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-10-24 23:00:24 (7 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-10-24 23:00:24 (7 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: ParetoLogic Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on PLDataRecovery.exe 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%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%\paretologic\data recovery
%sysdrive%\programs\data recovert pro
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)\paretologic

ThreatInfo has observed PLDataRecovery.exe 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 PLDataRecovery.exe across 40 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Indonesia
Share 13.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 13.9% 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 62.2%
Windows 7 29.3%
Windows 8.1 6.7%
Windows Server 2016 0.6%
Windows 8 0.6%
Windows XP 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for PLDataRecovery.exe is Windows 10 with 62.2% 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

PLDataRecovery.exe 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 0x000f918d
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2928128

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

.text 1761280 bytes · 60.2% of section data
MD5 f47935ac83bd06a5d15f1a74495d9b60
.textidx 654336 bytes · 22.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 75c9d6002fc67eb51c3783d6da9fb704
.rdata 279552 bytes · 9.5% of section data
MD5 0a00eb54c2b761fa8fc59377db340bde
.data 94208 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 97441b5aeeae4894520f174a0f718ae0
_TEXT_HA 68096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4a1caac4ae880ab63c3ef6294abb5acf
.rsrc 70656 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 86b86daa2eed7720cac41a11887ba042

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 c37323cc6a48d3533b575805466ec8f0.
  • 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.