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sciter.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2025-08-27 23:00:58 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-19 23:00:58 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: Terra Informatica Software, Inc.. Product metadata: The Sciter Engine.
Signed by Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.). The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
sciter.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The Sciter Engine. The reported company name is Terra Informatica Software, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-19 23:00:58 (2 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: | The Sciter Engine |
| Company Name: | Terra Informatica Software, Inc. |
| MD5: | 11dc591ce32cef6dcbe30a232c3373f0 |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-08-27 23:00:58 (9 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-19 23:00:58 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-19 23:00:58 (2 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.) |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on sciter.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%\avanquest\driver updater\application |
ThreatInfo has observed sciter.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 sciter.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 16.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for sciter.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.
Analysis
sciter.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a79aa58f7f32e072b2516ada9a5059d2
20b4c22e6f5f772c4c9e04859f8f772b
15f80e4e643611dd247f0db798365b3b
e1da1d73b80d90a13cf2d5cad599b440
1479450e336b56f88522d52f367904ec
f6bbf53d7036f48c808e1e675ad5ce2d
1b5050419aa3159d316c05b716f79579
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.