GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Setup.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago)
- File hash
- ef6d1489eef52703edc08d28f167cef5
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Absolute Software Corp.. Product metadata: Computrace.
Signed by Absolute Software Corp.. 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
Setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Computrace. The reported company name is Absolute Software Corp.. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Setup.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | Computrace |
| Company Name: | Absolute Software Corp. |
| MD5: | ef6d1489eef52703edc08d28f167cef5 |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Absolute Software Corp. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Setup.exe 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:
| %localappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed Setup.exe 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 Setup.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is The Netherlands with 100.0% 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 Setup.exe 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
Setup.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
01f1c9a7cd778bae2661323f920511fd
f1bf1017f5fc7dc1da32684bd1291059
cf06297a255651cacec206c9c0a9a7cb
37379809c848188b66faddcc8e24f004
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Suspicious Object
This report identifies Setup.exe by MD5 ef6d1489eef52703edc08d28f167cef5. It is part of the Susp report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.