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TotalAV_Setup.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.PCProtect. 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.PCProtect
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-01-27 23:21:30 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- ee55c979e47bc2ed97a483cb9a944118
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.PCProtect.
First seen 2019-08-03 06:51:39 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-27 23:21:30 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: TotalAV.
Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
TotalAV_Setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TotalAV. The current detection status is PUP.PCProtect, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-27 23:21:30 (3 years ago).
If TotalAV_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.PCProtect.
File Details
| Product Name: | TotalAV |
| MD5: | ee55c979e47bc2ed97a483cb9a944118 |
| Size: | 13 MB |
| First Published: | 2019-08-03 06:51:39 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-01-27 23:21:30 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.PCProtect (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-01-27 23:21:30 (3 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Protected Antivirus Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TotalAV_Setup.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%\packages\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\tempstate |
| %localappdata%\packages\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\ac\#!001\microsoftedge\cache |
| %chromeprofile% |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\suely\appdata\local\packages\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\tempstate |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\suely\appdata\local\packages\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\ac\#!001\microsoftedge\cache |
| %localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie |
| %mydoc% |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %sysdrive%\filehistory\mac\wd8\data\c\users\mac |
ThreatInfo has observed TotalAV_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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen TotalAV_Setup.exe across 45 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 20.6% 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 TotalAV_Setup.exe is Windows 10 with 67.0% 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
TotalAV_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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1892c55874b94ef60ac62cf77f0ecd0e
6389f916226544852e494114faf192ad
f02c8b5709d3fb8c6cc1ab777c138d8f
00000000000000000000000000000000
4b2a8227d1315da556bfd9e6a36432bf
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.PCProtect
This report identifies TotalAV_Setup.exe by MD5 ee55c979e47bc2ed97a483cb9a944118. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.