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Claude Setup.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 3e29e4795d04708c4af313d5e82d7783
Latest seen 2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
Size 35 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
3e29e4795d04708c4af313d5e82d7783
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago).

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

Claude Setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Claude 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 Trojan.Heur!.

MD5: 3e29e4795d04708c4af313d5e82d7783
Size: 35 MB
First Published: 2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-17 03:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
Claude Setup.exe 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.

%profile%

ThreatInfo has observed Claude 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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Claude 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.

Claude Setup.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0217d91c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 37341184

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 35361792 bytes · 94.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 fdf46a4181d2bc8cca8a63217f8e7d04
.rdata 808960 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 fcf6eb177e8aca8d14512e43bd4ddd9a
.data 1114112 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 c8efe315a937ae0bbfbba7f52ce9f61b
.pdata 50176 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 36846f63bb32027a5be2869d8ce66c1a
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ac3f1cf8a22916941713c4800e022bed
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a8c8ce2d43eb030f604db4fbe5544a50

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies Claude Setup.exe by MD5 3e29e4795d04708c4af313d5e82d7783. It is part of the Trojan 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3e29e4795d04708c4af313d5e82d7783.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.