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Claude Setup.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 a4f9a5a164ce073657d1e0a0a1f0af83
Latest seen 2026-05-24 19:00:39 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-19 11:00:44 (a week ago)
Size 35 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 19:00:39 (3 days ago)
File hash
a4f9a5a164ce073657d1e0a0a1f0af83
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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 2026-05-19 11:00:44 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 19:00:39 (3 days 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 2026-05-24 19:00:39 (3 days 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: a4f9a5a164ce073657d1e0a0a1f0af83
Size: 35 MB
First Published: 2026-05-19 11:00:44 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 19:00:39 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 19:00:39 (3 days 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 0x021864ac
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 37374976

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

.text 35397120 bytes · 94.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e2afb57b9780228091e137474ffba177
.rdata 807424 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 d43e1b0d6654eb4ce01d6f54b33db457
.data 1114112 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 e12ef78ea9397a7ae33187487425b1d0
.pdata 50176 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a0a8c11ec5eead0e88b4c55b2b49f083
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6077688afba311233d80c98aee8c0dd1
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e20af0b32c7ae997c2ff934ced6d02aa

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 a4f9a5a164ce073657d1e0a0a1f0af83. 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 a4f9a5a164ce073657d1e0a0a1f0af83.
  • 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.