WebView2Loader.dll file report

MD5 421cce1c6edcc23c542d6f9c3c91aebd
Latest seen 2026-05-04 23:00:43 (a day ago)
First seen 2025-06-10 23:01:36 (11 months ago)
Size 116 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-06-10 23:01:36 (11 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-04 23:00:43 (a day ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft Edge Embedded Browser WebView Loader.

Digital signature

Signed by INNOVATIVE CONNECTING PTE. 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.

WebView2Loader.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft Edge Embedded Browser WebView Loader. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-04 23:00:43 (a day 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.

Product Name: Microsoft Edge Embedded Browser WebView Loader
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 421cce1c6edcc23c542d6f9c3c91aebd
Size: 116 KB
First Published: 2025-06-10 23:01:36 (11 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-04 23:00:43 (a day ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-04 23:00:43 (a day ago)
Signed By: INNOVATIVE CONNECTING PTE. LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on WebView2Loader.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed WebView2Loader.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russia with 30.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WebView2Loader.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

WebView2Loader.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00003e80

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 65024 8a67215dbb678121e4a062129a13ae60
.rdata 30208 7cd6e600cea61fc6fe1ecfd4d4c00717
.data 2560 979b2fd889f573300d0fc5b35da21beb
.tls 512 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1536 5c612ac9084c7931bd372be35dd3b08b
.reloc 5120 7a19d49dbf2dbeac3b2ff24d63514ebc

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.

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