GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
pc-repair-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.Outbyte. 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.Outbyte
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-03-20 23:06:47 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- a13b62bff8608ff51f7c06b23cdecf39
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Outbyte, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-02-22 03:02:55 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-20 23:06:47 (2 years ago).
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd. 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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
pc-repair-setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PCRepair. The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is PUP.Outbyte, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-20 23:06:47 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If pc-repair-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.Outbyte.
File Details
| Product Name: | PCRepair |
| Company Name: | Outbyte |
| MD5: | a13b62bff8608ff51f7c06b23cdecf39 |
| Size: | 20 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-02-22 03:02:55 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-03-20 23:06:47 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Outbyte (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-03-20 23:06:47 (2 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: | Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on pc-repair-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%\downloads |
| %profile% |
| %desktop% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin |
| %chromeprofile% |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\syncback free\desktop and more |
ThreatInfo has observed pc-repair-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 pc-repair-setup.exe across 19 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 12.5% 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 pc-repair-setup.exe is Windows 10 with 85.3% 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
pc-repair-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.
55e60bc337ec18a1185114b34fe5cc02
a09a479e4425872cb798d3c7c5ec571e
7c5ad948abdb13dd3bb12fabb8e6c624
00000000000000000000000000000000
cd43c1555c20bf5d09205bcd78322e63
2bda83a1c125a384429521517bd37097
1ca939239ba48e913fe26249e944a5d3
00000000000000000000000000000000
1d06330afee335d8cf5ed48a36130e91
33389f4322805c7219a63d38dd101a3a
4918303099e8c4e24bfcdeb3e60c1019
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.Outbyte
This report identifies pc-repair-setup.exe by MD5 a13b62bff8608ff51f7c06b23cdecf39. It is part of the PUP 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.