How is setup32.exe?
setup32.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as SETUP32 MFC Application It belongs to SETUP32 MFC Application and was developed by Microsoft. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as setup32.exe to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with setup32.exe malware?
Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with setup32.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- setup32.exe file is taking more of your CPU memory
- System performance is very low
- Browser is redirected to some strange websites
- Interference of annoying popup ads
- Other malwares infiltrate into the system
To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:
- Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
- Go to the process tab and right-click on the setup32.exe and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with setup32.exe malware.
How to remove setup32.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing setup32.exe file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Free Antivirus.
Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply
Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.
Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.
Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.
Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.
Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.
Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove setup32.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Corel Corporation | Executable | f2ec8cd069ff8ff3 1be0b9b36e4773d8 c7e017ea |
41100797b368a813 f0bf0b5172f3b64d |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 9.511 | 9.511 | Pakistan | N/A |
2 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 5bae19fc3c857b37 1277516faa4bf1db d1c42673 |
4a750ad72b398511 bc5dea0d2aa3fca4 |
EmailWorm.Wi n32.Runonce. ~v001 |
Yes | 16.0.4266. 1003 |
16.0.4266. 1003 |
Pakistan | N/A |
3 | Palit Microsystems Ltd. | Executable | 98c6cfc62fa36668 7a46cba7aecc8c96 d394ace6 |
f36a323df6e476b1 77eb6174268f5f4b |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 3.7.0.1 | 3.7.0.1 | Philippines | N/A |
4 | N/A | Executable | 7d7795cd066b3a42 a63d6ad44e70180e de804b03 |
a96f6b21a9b6a3aa 3abf2b22331a9c82 |
Win32.Neshta .A |
No | N/A | N/A | Brazil | N/A |
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | WIBU-SYSTEMS AG | Executable | b1b628953093e478 4d678dd065cdd15d 9ca3472f |
15d2754bca00bbb2 f5050e40f4d38dae |
Yes | Version 6.51 of 2019-Apr-0 2 (Build 3477) |
Version 6.51 of 2019-Apr-0 2 (Build 3477) |
10.224.25.43/32 |
2 | Lenovo | Executable | 477effcbf0269ab7 cfd36fcb9c4c47ae 9318640b |
452794bfa7a8d86f 89c70b42afdb454c |
Yes | 1.23 | 1.23 | 10.108.22.214/32 |
3 | WIBU-SYSTEMS AG | Executable | 333b85d68cafe708 020afcaed5dce7f7 9fbd45e3 |
f524394ab5056fac 505bafb98f7483e7 |
Yes | Version 6.11 of 2013-Feb-2 7 (Build 1057) |
Version 6.11 of 2013-Feb-2 7 (Build 1057) |
10.224.25.207/32 |
4 | David Harris | Executable | 320850ce7991d59a b0506bf4de12e6b3 6d50e9f2 |
73d12d6240a787ee 970c784fcbfac8ca |
Yes | 2.10.133 | N/A | United States |