How to Remove “Setup32.exe”

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!
 

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Malware Entries

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First Seen: 15 May 2023 at 10:23 pm
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
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Floxif.A
Yes 16.0.4266.
1003
16.0.4266.
1003
103.111.141.13/32 N/A
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Virus.Win32.
Floxif.A
Yes 16.0.4266.
1003
16.0.4266.
1003
United States N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 02 April 2010 at 10:10 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
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No Version
5.10 of
2006-Mar-0
6
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5.10 of
2006-Mar-0
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2 WIBU-SYSTEMS AG Executable 5ba332279314da61
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254094a86d878444
572b74c8b067d526
Yes Version
6.60 of
2021- Sep-
29(Build
4820)
Version
6.60 of
2021- Sep-
29(Build
4820)
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3 InstallShield Software Corporation Executable fe99e19b87610155
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Yes 5, 50,
137, 0
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4 Seiko Instruments Inc. Executable 2ba69fe2cc039b93
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