How to Remove “setups.exe”

What is setups.exe?

setups.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as SetupS. It belongs to SetupS and was developed by Unknown. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32.
Malware authors write different types of malicious programs and name them as setups.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with setups.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 setups.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • setups.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 setups.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 setups.exe malware.

How to remove setups.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing setups.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 setups.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 24 August 2008 at 5:49 pm
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Home Executable 9137a9fd312bc4e2
a4861a2764ec7ab5
be62dfd3
d34e0be672e514d3
9979ff0b05a9c58f
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.05.0019 6.05.0019 Indonesia N/A
2 N/A Executable 2e5944ded11cccae
366089bd42aa55a5
eb48e0db
0fdd4c340bc78750
c7e130fea41ed959
Virus.Win32.
Virut.q
No N/A N/A United Kingdom N/A
3 N/A Executable ac15afc9d676c4cb
5802d5aaa0542a5b
ce43ff45
c00d9c5356dca65f
f096e208a7c71394
ApplicUnwnt Yes N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
4 N/A Executable 7b506eb5b7705220
995385f3df0bb97b
5063ba5d
b1b6c344bb931ece
6916b1c34e77dcba
TrojWare.Win
32.PEF13C.MJ
T
No N/A N/A Indonesia N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 14 June 2008 at 2:37 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 InstallShield Software Corporation Executable 2d9c4ac768115430
536f481de69f16cb
2518e423
6376bbef9d2ecb02
7153451e8bb7d8e7
No 7, 01,
100, 1248
7, 01 India
2 Home Executable 467a15033d404bd5
ec843499e47c4ea6
b0d57f24
3a4c1b2041ad50ba
5852d15ad833e35f
No 6.05.0019 6.05.0019 United States
3 N/A Executable e18203f2689b38a0
10dc766cb8ebbdf2
b14e2864
89a5949fa2bdbb0e
3add88e6a8a95ee1
No N/A N/A Internal Submission
4 LastOS Executable 7d157c82a1524262
1ab83fb611a74ea0
9a1d88eb
2150d9e9c31b5444
07c71863e8b1a2b0
No 7.02.0017 7.02.0017 Romania
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