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DefaultSetup.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Wacatac. 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
- Trojan.Wacatac
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- ae1c60a06780cb4f029e08ce90935c71
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-08-14 23:00:36 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: © 2025 Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: DefaultSetup.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
DefaultSetup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DefaultSetup. The reported company name is © 2025 Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If DefaultSetup.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.Wacatac.
File Details
| Product Name: | DefaultSetup |
| Company Name: | © 2025 Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | ae1c60a06780cb4f029e08ce90935c71 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-08-14 23:00:36 (9 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-09 23:01:10 (2 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.
Common Places:
| %localappdata%\microsoft |
| %commonappdata%\endpoint protection sdk\common |
ThreatInfo has observed DefaultSetup.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 DefaultSetup.exe across 2 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 States with 66.7% 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 DefaultSetup.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
DefaultSetup.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.
511a1afe8253a9ea3da5e49193ee9f83
0d7c14b2d62dc5b5047c3b05f7e2ee75
ccabd7dbc1bae09b734d957f158f295f
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
67766b2d017bcae4dc278a72e484cc04
aaa3e0033722302296113e54098234c0
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.Wacatac
This report identifies DefaultSetup.exe by MD5 ae1c60a06780cb4f029e08ce90935c71. 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.