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DXSETUP(1).exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 bf3f290275c21bdd3951955c9c3cf32c
Latest seen 2023-01-19 23:16:41 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 03:02:03 (9 years ago)
Size 505 KB
Signed by Microsoft Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 03:02:03 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-19 23:16:41 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Corporation. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

DXSETUP(1).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-19 23:16:41 (3 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

MD5: bf3f290275c21bdd3951955c9c3cf32c
Size: 505 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 03:02:03 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-19 23:16:41 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-19 23:16:41 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on DXSETUP(1).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:

%profile%
%localappdata%
%programfiles%\dragononline\utilities\directx
%appdata%
%programfiles%\direct
%sysdrive%\programdata
%programfiles%\helldivers\_commonredist\directx
%commonappdata%
%sysdrive%\applications\wallpaper.engine.build.1.0.602\_commonredist\directx
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed DXSETUP(1).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 names
DXSETUP.exe SETUP.exe DXSETUP(1).exe

This 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 DXSETUP(1).exe across 44 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 17.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 17.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 50.8%
Windows 7 42.6%
Windows 8.1 5.9%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.4%
Windows Vista 0.2%
Windows XP 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for DXSETUP(1).exe is Windows 10 with 50.8% 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

DXSETUP(1).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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000709f
Image base 0x01000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 510976

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

.text 90624 bytes · 17.7% of section data
MD5 59dfb77f2f5580d32efd8b40a00692a5
.data 5120 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 a59db6911863d19a62f1051a5b93560e
.rsrc 409088 bytes · 80.1% of section data
MD5 838d44642cf4c574eb33e36dad7bd07f
.reloc 6144 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 aa0491196c090552992b19a15c0fed0d

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

This hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with bf3f290275c21bdd3951955c9c3cf32c.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.