GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Setup.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.PCCleaningUtility File reputation report
MD5 0afee620e0d1285678e9508ec708af49
Latest seen 2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago)
Size 86 KB
Publisher Energizer Softech
Product PC Booster

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.PCCleaningUtility. 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
PUP.PCCleaningUtility
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago)
File hash
0afee620e0d1285678e9508ec708af49
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.PCCleaningUtility.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Energizer Softech. Product metadata: PC Booster.

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.

Setup.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC Booster. The reported company name is Energizer Softech. The current detection status is PUP.PCCleaningUtility, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago).

If Setup.dll 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 PUP.PCCleaningUtility.

Product Name: PC Booster
Company Name: Energizer Softech
MD5: 0afee620e0d1285678e9508ec708af49
Size: 86 KB
First Published: 2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.PCCleaningUtility (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 21:05:23 (5 years ago)
Setup.dll 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.

%sysdrive%\archív\pc gyorsító\pc booster 3.7.2 premium

ThreatInfo has observed Setup.dll 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 Setup.dll 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.

Setup.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0001657e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 6193d012-b2e6-4db8-99e3-3766e97c88d1
Typelib ID: b092761c-8fa8-4798-a88d-fbd6b6e4acbe

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 88064

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

.text 83456 bytes · 94.8% of section data
MD5 e6b4ed56e91644161c46dcdfb25b0cdf
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 675f0267b9cec4528c6a848b0731cbef
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 a9d8a8fa964179f67e264b8909b9b8e4

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 PUP.PCCleaningUtility

This report identifies Setup.dll by MD5 0afee620e0d1285678e9508ec708af49. 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 0afee620e0d1285678e9508ec708af49.
  • 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.