GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Scanner.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 29b1e9fc8c72466f12bcdf7e4f7829cf
Latest seen 2026-05-10 23:01:10 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2022-04-17 23:37:05 (4 years ago)
Size 803 KB
Publisher Smart Game Booster
Product Smart Game Booster
Signed by ORANGE VIEW LIMITED

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-04-17 23:37:05 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:01:10 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Smart Game Booster. Product metadata: Smart Game Booster.

Digital signature

Signed by ORANGE VIEW LIMITED. 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

Scanner.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Game Booster. The reported company name is Smart Game Booster. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-10 23:01:10 (2 weeks 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: Smart Game Booster
Company Name: Smart Game Booster
MD5: 29b1e9fc8c72466f12bcdf7e4f7829cf
Size: 803 KB
First Published: 2022-04-17 23:37:05 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-10 23:01:10 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-10 23:01:10 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: ORANGE VIEW LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on Scanner.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%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.1
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.3
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.2.4
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.0
%programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.1
%sysdrive%\programmi\pcgameboost\smart game booster\5.3.1

ThreatInfo has observed Scanner.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 Scanner.dll across 36 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 13.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 13.1% 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 94.0%
Windows 8.1 3.0%
Windows 7 2.0%
Windows XP 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for Scanner.dll is Windows 10 with 94.0% 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

Scanner.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 0x000a6c0c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 805376

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

.text 674816 bytes · 83.8% of section data
MD5 ad48f2c55d5bd16dc4ea37678751808d
.itext 3584 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 226eedfc933ff29ec2d7897d4df82d01
.data 41984 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 f4c99be9c67f3bebcfcec6a2192d0c49
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 28672 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 ebbe8d026cb9d1b6f2fb8d7a5e313ec5
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 53b5acdd8372257ff9b60f8d53c4f9ca
.reloc 41984 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 dad46ffaff3b1265a1f1ed51064825cd
.rsrc 13824 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 69364a247c2eff290c5fa5ed5c670d73

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 29b1e9fc8c72466f12bcdf7e4f7829cf.
  • 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.