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MPC_Setup[1].exe threat report

Detected as Adware.MPC File reputation report
MD5 4de57fe67f72bc46416925ebf74d97cd
Latest seen 2023-08-10 23:22:26 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 02:07:52 (9 years ago)
Size 10 MB
Publisher DotC United Inc
Product MPCSetup
Signed by DotCash Limited

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MPC. 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
Adware.MPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-08-10 23:22:26 (2 years ago)
File hash
4de57fe67f72bc46416925ebf74d97cd
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MPC, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 02:07:52 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-10 23:22:26 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DotC United Inc. Product metadata: MPCSetup.

Digital signature

Signed by DotCash Limited. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

MPC_Setup[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MPCSetup. The reported company name is DotC United Inc. The current detection status is Adware.MPC, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-10 23:22:26 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If MPC_Setup[1].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 Adware.MPC.

Product Name: MPCSetup
Company Name: DotC United Inc
MD5: 4de57fe67f72bc46416925ebf74d97cd
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2017-05-26 02:07:52 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-10 23:22:26 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.MPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-10 23:22:26 (2 years ago)
MPC_Setup[1].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.

Signed By: DotCash Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on MPC_Setup[1].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.

%localappdata%\setup wizard\e048f8a8-7d2d-47f4-a503-23d8dcd4a2b6
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\w3lcqmdb
%localappdata%\setup wizard
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie

ThreatInfo has observed MPC_Setup[1].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.

mpc_setup.exe MPC_Setup[1].exe

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 7 36.4%
Windows 8.1 36.4%
Windows 10 27.3%

The most common operating system signal for MPC_Setup[1].exe is Windows 7 with 36.4% 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.

MPC_Setup[1].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 0x0000371a
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 124416

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

.text 26624 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 69f83ca60c7cbe8f083b66ec77abef24
.rdata 6656 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 8be194f371f0905555e6a1c0b738d159
.data 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 cbccc263988841f1923e6ac684e4a154
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 90624 bytes · 72.8% of section data
MD5 f2b2c9be134eb6fb3e6053550940d8c8

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 Adware.MPC

This report identifies MPC_Setup[1].exe by MD5 4de57fe67f72bc46416925ebf74d97cd. It is part of the Adware 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 4de57fe67f72bc46416925ebf74d97cd.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.