Is x64-Chrome_Setup-886301.zip safe?

Yes — x64-Chrome_Setup-886301.zip is malicious. Do not open or extract it. Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 15 of 75 antivirus engines flag it. It behaves as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. If you've already opened or extracted it, see the removal and recovery steps below.

x64-Chrome_Setup-886301.zip is a compressed archive (application/x-zip-compressed), about 17.7 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious — a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.

15 of 75 antivirus engines flagged x64-Chrome_Setup-886301.zip, 15 of them as outright malicious. The raw count alone does not establish safety or danger; we also weigh which engines flagged it and corroborating behavior, identity, reputation, and rule evidence. The malicious verdict comes from the complete saved evidence, not from this antivirus count by itself.

Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet to stop the malware communicating or spreading. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software (such as Malwarebytes) and quarantine everything it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from a DIFFERENT, clean device — many threats log keystrokes or steal saved credentials. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch closely for fraud and alert your bank. 5) For a confirmed infection, the most reliable fix is to back up your personal files and reinstall the operating system for a clean start.

To remove x64-Chrome_Setup-886301.zip: 1) restart into Safe Mode (Safe Mode with Networking if you need to download a tool) so the malware doesn't auto-start. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software and let it quarantine or delete the detections. 3) Delete this archive from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 4) Check your browser extensions, startup items, and scheduled tasks for anything unfamiliar. 5) Reboot and scan again to confirm it's gone. If detections keep coming back, a clean operating-system reinstall is the most dependable cure.

x64-Chrome_Setup-886301.zip is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Knowing the family matters because it tells you the likely impact — data theft, remote control, file encryption, or unwanted ads — and guides the cleanup.

The SHA-256 hash of x64-Chrome_Setup-886301.zip is 87c8bdb0e3dbddd58680a5e97fd15600884a3d344cac212a96229e276454ee01, and its MD5 is dc04e47a448abad08acbefa7fce1a6aa. This hash is the file's unique fingerprint — two files with the same SHA-256 are identical. Use it to confirm you're looking at exactly this file (not just one with the same name) when comparing against antivirus databases or a download's published checksum.

This report reflects the scan run on April 30, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of x64-Chrome_Setup-886301.zip is fixed — but antivirus coverage improves over time, so a file that looks clean today can pick up detections later (and vice-versa). If you need the latest picture, MalwareTips staff can re-run the analysis from scratch.