At first glance, and CodeMeter.Runtime.exe have absolutely nothing in common. One is a scrappy utility designed to bypass carrier restrictions on mobile hotspot usage. The other is a fortress-like Digital Rights Management (DRM) system used to protect million-dollar industrial software licenses.
Always verify digital signatures. Fake PdaNet.exe files are a known vector for adware, and rogue CodeMeter Runtime.exe files (often named similarly, like CodeMeterSrv.exe ) have been used in cryptojacking campaigns. When in doubt, run a full scan with Windows Defender Offline. pdanetexe and codemeter runtimeexe