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AWCSetup_Major.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-01-27 23:01:03 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- a366c6903346df86b91566b9553b5d55
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2017-07-10 17:08:57 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-27 23:01:03 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: IObit .
Signed by IObit.com. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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.
File context
AWCSetup_Major.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is IObit . The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-27 23:01:03 (4 months ago).
If AWCSetup_Major.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | a366c6903346df86b91566b9553b5d55 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-10 17:08:57 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-27 23:01:03 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-27 23:01:03 (4 months 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: | IObit.com |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on AWCSetup_Major.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %mydoc%\van externe hd\system volume information\_restore{0fb26959-efcd-4b65-8421-8b78ed3aeea0}\rp663 |
| %mydoc%\van externe hd\synctoy van hd d\backup_d\install\advanced windows care programma free |
| %desktop%\clean up |
| %sysdrive%\michael |
| %desktop%\folders |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\second copy\documents and settings\me\desktop\tools\2nd hand compaq |
| %sysdrive%\second copy\second copy\documents and settings\me\desktop |
| %sysdrive%\second copy\documents and settings\me\desktop |
| %sysdrive%\second copy\second copy\documents and settings\me\desktop\tools\2nd hand compaq |
ThreatInfo has observed AWCSetup_Major.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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen AWCSetup_Major.exe across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 25.0% 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 AWCSetup_Major.exe is Windows 10 with 47.2% 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
AWCSetup_Major.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.
98e03b691ff722549ad0f21c6f4a7828
a8a11eef2f8464903e05beb9a2115633
00000000000000000000000000000000
bb5485bf968b970e5ea81292af2acdba
00000000000000000000000000000000
9ba824905bf9c7922b6fc87a38b74366
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46ce3a29efcb40ae0ec4abe63b237d78
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 General Threat
This report identifies AWCSetup_Major.exe by MD5 a366c6903346df86b91566b9553b5d55. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.