Should I remove “PUP.Optional.DotSetupIo.BundleInstaller”?

The PUP.Optional.DotSetupIo.BundleInstaller is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

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What PUP.Optional.DotSetupIo.BundleInstaller virus can do?

Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine PUP.Optional.DotSetupIo.BundleInstaller?


File Info:
crc32: DA3DC4C1
md5: 761c5e7cbb149a5c03440774fbcc74c9
name: 761C5E7CBB149A5C03440774FBCC74C9.mlw
sha1: c93dea5582ce0a1b6331a4a911079935fddf75f5
sha256: d4e51737469738422609c9fe0be67dd3ad715a8f9608dbcb4188ef365507f932
sha512: 97f3cee875701e2f04422ffc389d339e62f3941af47357730487fcb93b1bb862b19320a31926b083a9b2250024bcf1908e99e61c414443935a3ded70e439dfc3
ssdeep: 6144:gzQoaJ0VKUy5uMZJmxZmmmmmmmm+vfRvXjq47g9FUoaJLU2bdfDkk:o7/Y9uJQXVXjVE+JLblkk
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386 Mono/.Net assembly, for MS Windows

Version Info:
Translation: 0x0000 0x04b0
LegalCopyright: Copyright dotSetup.io Open Source Project
Assembly Version: 1.89.4.7796
InternalName: pivotstick.exe
FileVersion: 1.89.4.7796
CompanyName: 
LegalTrademarks: 
Comments: Pivotstick Installer
ProductName: Pivotstick Installer
ProductVersion: 1.89.4.7796
FileDescription: Pivotstick Installer
OriginalFilename: pivotstick.exe

PUP.Optional.DotSetupIo.BundleInstaller also known as:

K7AntiVirus	Adware ( 0057a7ab1 )
DrWeb	Adware.DownwareNET.2
Cylance	Unsafe
Sangfor	Trojan.Win32.AgentTesla.ml
BitDefender	Trojan.GenericKD.36887584
K7GW	Adware ( 0057a7ab1 )
ESET-NOD32	a variant of MSIL/DotSetupIo.A potentially unwanted
APEX	Malicious
MicroWorld-eScan	Trojan.GenericKD.36887584
Sophos	Generic PUA MJ (PUA)
Comodo	ApplicUnwnt@#1eef7rnw3c4gq
VIPRE	Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
McAfee-GW-Edition	GenericRXON-BI!761C5E7CBB14
Emsisoft	Application.Generic (A)
Webroot	W32.Trojan.Gen
Microsoft	Trojan:Win32/AgentTesla!ml
Arcabit	Trojan.Generic.D232DC20
GData	Trojan.GenericKD.36887584
McAfee	Artemis!761C5E7CBB14
MAX	malware (ai score=84)
VBA32	TScope.Trojan.MSIL
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.DotSetupIo.BundleInstaller
Rising	PUF.DotSetupIo!8.126B6 (CLOUD)
MaxSecure	Trojan.Malware.117911324.susgen
Fortinet	Adware/DotSetupIo

How to remove PUP.Optional.DotSetupIo.BundleInstaller?

PUP.Optional.DotSetupIo.BundleInstaller removal tool

Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
“Move to quarantine” all items.
Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
Restart your computer.

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Paul Valéry

I'm a cyber security analyst and data science expert with 5+ years of experience with security software contractors.

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