GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Setup.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.SmartPCSolutions File reputation report
MD5 b28b004e4c7240699551b25f3865dfe0
Latest seen 2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher Smart PC Solutions, Inc
Product Smart Driver Manager
Signed by Smart PC Solutions, Inc.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SmartPCSolutions. 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.SmartPCSolutions
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago)
File hash
b28b004e4c7240699551b25f3865dfe0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SmartPCSolutions.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Smart PC Solutions, Inc . Product metadata: Smart Driver Manager .

Digital signature

Signed by Smart PC Solutions, Inc.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

File context

Setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Driver Manager . The reported company name is Smart PC Solutions, Inc . The current detection status is PUP.SmartPCSolutions, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago).

If 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 PUP.SmartPCSolutions.

File Details

Product Name: Smart Driver Manager
Company Name: Smart PC Solutions, Inc
MD5: b28b004e4c7240699551b25f3865dfe0
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.SmartPCSolutions (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 00:39:41 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

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.

Overview

Signed By: Smart PC Solutions, Inc.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on Setup.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%profile%\downloads

ThreatInfo has observed 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.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for 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.

Analysis

Setup.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 0x000a7ed0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 720384

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

.text 676352 bytes · 93.9% of section data
MD5 49826e6d5225b74003a8a4fac0ed4bc3
.itext 6144 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 01fc0e6510748ac1fa24729bd4c8d31d
.data 14336 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 34fa73ad8332bf3785e4314a4334a782
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 daddecfdccd86a491d85012d9e547c63
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 be0581a07bd7d21a29f93f8752d3e826
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c7a09d734ff63f677dfd4d18e3440fdf
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 955f17d4899f3cf7664168fa46e1b316
.rsrc 17920 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 fa7a1c93034c3bb35df4c6ea312da442

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.SmartPCSolutions

This report identifies Setup.exe by MD5 b28b004e4c7240699551b25f3865dfe0. 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 b28b004e4c7240699551b25f3865dfe0.
  • 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.