GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KMPSetup.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-01-18 23:01:09 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- 8c8d2b4ab3f9e9c91e5fc36ca984fece
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-01-18 23:01:09 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-18 23:01:09 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: http://www.kmplayer.com. Product metadata: The KMPlayer Setup Wizard.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMPSetup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The KMPlayer Setup Wizard. The reported company name is http://www.kmplayer.com. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-18 23:01:09 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMPSetup.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 Trojan.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | The KMPlayer Setup Wizard |
| Company Name: | http://www.kmplayer.com |
| MD5: | 8c8d2b4ab3f9e9c91e5fc36ca984fece |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-01-18 23:01:09 (4 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-18 23:01:09 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-18 23:01:09 (4 months 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed KMPSetup.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 KMPSetup.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Czechia with 100.0% 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 KMPSetup.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
KMPSetup.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.
142d6fb26f60522054b75eab76b0c0ed
281a14d581b59d9656b9f98bb39737f1
4ba65d0d3af7809d61f0d99605296ff2
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
7d51d342b54a491809b22128ddde1f7c
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
debdfb76882b8974472a47b9fe06732e
2cf02fabfa0ccdea305a1b848dd37c26
4b1c13c1a6750ccb3ff1e46fbbcfccb5
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.Gen
This report identifies KMPSetup.exe by MD5 8c8d2b4ab3f9e9c91e5fc36ca984fece. 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.