PluginInit PluginOpen PluginClose ExecuteCommand GetPluginInfo RegisterCallbacks
Which are you currently running? (e.g., 1.5.97 or 1.6.1170) Are you using a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex? tk plugin.dll
| Metadata | Details | |----------|---------| | Common filename | tk_plugin.dll | | Typical file location | C:\Program Files\...\plugins\ , application root, or %APPDATA% | | Developer | Varies (Tcl/Tk community, application vendor) | | Architecture | Usually 32-bit or 64-bit (PE32/PE32+) | | Purpose | Provide GUI widgets, file system extensions, or application-specific hooks | | Medium | | Persistence | Unlikely to
Last updated: 2026-04-14 Analysis tooling: PE-bear, CAPA, Procmon, Sysinternals Suite | High (if malicious) | | File System
Typical imports (via dumpbin /imports tk_plugin.dll ):
| Risk Area | Description | Severity | |-----------|-------------|----------| | | Often unsigned; legitimate versions may be signed by the software vendor. | Medium | | Persistence | Unlikely to auto-start unless registered via registry AppInit_DLLs or plugin config. | Low | | Privilege Escalation | Not inherently privileged; runs with host process rights. | Low-Medium | | Network Behavior | Legitimate plugins seldom phone home; malicious variants may beacon or download payloads. | High (if malicious) | | File System Access | Can read/write files the host process can access. | Medium |
Install , which provides "Next Generation" support for newer AE versions. Skyrim 1.6.1170