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downloader.exe.e threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 7df933c48f70841613a9f0092b5e4a31
Latest seen 2026-01-01 23:01:03 (4 months ago)
First seen 2018-06-29 15:04:04 (7 years ago)
Size 183 KB
Signed by YANDEX LLC

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. 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.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-01 23:01:03 (4 months ago)
File hash
7df933c48f70841613a9f0092b5e4a31
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-06-29 15:04:04 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-01 23:01:03 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Setup Downloader.

Digital signature

Signed by YANDEX LLC. 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. 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

downloader.exe.e is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Setup Downloader. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-01 23:01:03 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If downloader.exe.e 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.Downloader.

Product Name: Setup Downloader
MD5: 7df933c48f70841613a9f0092b5e4a31
Size: 183 KB
First Published: 2018-06-29 15:04:04 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-01 23:01:03 (4 months ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-01 23:01:03 (4 months ago)
downloader.exe.e 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.

Signed By: YANDEX LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on downloader.exe.e 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.

%profile%
%localappdata%\hostinstaller\loaded
%commonappdata%
%programfiles%\soft
%localappdata%\xservice\loaded
%appdata%\cleaner
%appdata%\drpsu
%appdata%\drpsu\driverpack
%temp%\driverpack-20210320191833
%temp%\driverpack-20210320194649

ThreatInfo has observed downloader.exe.e 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.

downloader.exe downloader-0.exe downloader.exe.e

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.

Windows 10 52.1%
Windows 7 41.3%
Windows 8.1 6.0%
Windows 8 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for downloader.exe.e is Windows 10 with 52.1% 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.

downloader.exe.e 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 0x00009b06
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 174592

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

.text 121856 bytes · 69.8% of section data
MD5 0445aac5f082f8bbd95fea7bcc612c4e
.rdata 37376 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 52c225798b86836784bc18098f93d1ec
.data 5632 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 9bee5b52de0cd94496d81b1730e17cea
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 d935f75a4d71573858b47d8ba10c5fb3
.reloc 7168 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 b619afd93eea091433500676ae95e828

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.Downloader

This report identifies downloader.exe.e by MD5 7df933c48f70841613a9f0092b5e4a31. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 7df933c48f70841613a9f0092b5e4a31.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.