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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 8 days ago

Is RealSetup.exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

This unsigned game-tool installer is flagged by 44 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it, including 12 major antivirus engines with trojan labels such as Kaspersky's…

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

Don't run this file

Do not run this file; delete it and scan your system with up-to-date security software, keeping your antivirus enabled. If you already ran it, change any passwords you entered while it was running.

What to do now4 steps

This file is harmful. Don't run it, and remove it.

If you haven't run it

  1. Don't run this file. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin.

If you already ran it

  1. Disconnect the device from the internet, then run a full antivirus scan. Microsoft Defender Offline (Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options) also finds malware that hides while Windows runs.

  2. If you typed passwords on the device after running it, change them from another device you trust.

  3. If the scan keeps finding it, or the device still acts strangely, scan again with a second-opinion scanner from another company; if that doesn't fix it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.

If you already ran it, do these in order.

If you opened or installed it

Avoid banking and sign-ins on that device until it is clean. These free MalwareTips guides walk you through it.

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RealSetup.exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

The link always shows the latest result for this exact file (its SHA-256 fingerprint).

Antivirus results

44 of 70 flagged

  • Flagged 44
  • No detection 26
  • No result 5
FileRealSetup.exe17.3 MBSHA-256 b411b4446821…8f3aee
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 2mo ago
A sandbox test run rated its behaviour as malicious.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

5 points against it and 2 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

Several label it a trojan, while ESET and Fortinet describe it as an unsafe game tool. It has no valid signature to establish who made it. It is best not run.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • ESET and Fortinet classify the file as a game tool or potentially unwanted application rather than a trojan, which could indicate a cheat/executor tool instead of a backdoor.
  • One sandbox run returned clean, and no injection, persistence or high-risk techniques were recorded; the observed behaviour resembles a WebView2-based app UI.
  • Neither contacted host is known-malicious in our records, and no public malware database lists this hash.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

6 sources checked · all complete. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

It ran in 4 isolated tests; 1 test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 4isolated sandbox runs
  • 13sandbox rule tags
  • 3spawned processes
  • 2network contacts
  • 17filesystem & mutex artifacts

What the test run showed

What the file did on a test computer

Confirmed in the test run

  • Moderate concern: Contains packed or scrambled code that is harder to inspect (common in installers too).

  • Moderate concern: Ran commands or a script on the test computer.

  • Moderate concern: Unpacked hidden content while it ran.

  • Note: Talked to servers over the internet during the test run.

  • Note: Read basic details of the test computer, such as its Windows version.

  • Note: Looked through folders on the test computer (most installers do this).

  • Note: Loaded extra code modules while running.

This file was run on a test computer (a sandbox), not on yours. Labels we could not confirm are listed so you can see them, but they are not treated as evidence against the file.

Threat context

How trojans work

A trojan pretends to be something useful or harmless so that you run it. Once open, it does its real job in the background, from stealing data to opening a back door or downloading more malware.

Bottom line:The disguise is the whole trick, so a trustworthy-looking name or icon means nothing.

Recorded behavior

What happened in the test

Grouped by step. The order is not a timeline.

Seen in the test runWorked out from other results

  1. Input file

    The submitted object

    1
    1. Evidence 1 of 7: FileSeen in the test run

      RealSetup.exe

      b411b444682179bf2f4270fbc22d9a86263b659152f9611712ec40101a8f3aee

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      48b6d8603bf56b4e358747f0b08c7836a2232018c382cda8a9e5c71c.exe

      "C:\Users\user\Desktop\48b6d8603bf56b4e358747f0b08c7836a2232018c382cda8a9e5c71c.exe"

      Test run
    2. Evidence 3 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      msedgewebview2.exe

      "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\134.0.3124.93\msedgewebview2.exe" --embedded-browser-webview=1 --webview-exe-name=48b6d8603bf56b4e358747f0b08c7836a2232018c382cda8a9e5c71c.exe --webview-exe-version=1.0.0.0 --user-data-dir="C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\RealLottie-{73FFBEA9-D831-4FD3-98BD-CDD5DF162A71}\wv2\EBWebView" --noerrdialogs --embedded-browser-webview-dpi-awareness=0 --mojo-named-platform-channel-pipe=6356.6824.13570131087934829472 /pfhostedapp:3d8c06b98ba81c28a6ab7631f5068db0e28531d6

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  3. Files

    Created or changed

    2
    1. Evidence 4 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      Temp

      C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp

      Test run
    2. Evidence 5 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      RealLottie-{73FFBEA9-D831-4FD3-98BD-CDD5DF162A71}

      C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\RealLottie-{73FFBEA9-D831-4FD3-98BD-CDD5DF162A71}

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  4. Network

    Hosts contacted

    2
    1. Evidence 6 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      api.projectreal.live

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    2. Evidence 7 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      172.67.68.127

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

7 facts from the test run. See the full activity list.

Chapter 04

Technical details

44 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; no publisher signature.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · all complete. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 44 of 70 engines flagged it · 5 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxes · C2AE, CAPE Sandbox, Yomi HunterCompleteWorth noting: 4 runs: 1 malicious, 1 clean, 2 without a verdict Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerComplete2 contacted hosts checked Details for contacted hosts
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteNo rule matched
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 44

  • Avast (major engine)Win64:MalwareX-gen [Misc]
  • AVG (major engine)Win64:MalwareX-gen [Misc]
  • BitDefender (major engine)Generic.Dacic.21387.D686FB73
  • DrWeb (major engine)Trojan.Siggen33.39443
  • Emsisoft (major engine)Generic.Dacic.21387.D686FB73 (B)
  • ESET-NOD32 (major engine)Win64/GameTool_AGen.C potentially unsafe application
  • Fortinet (major engine)Adware/GameTool_AGen
  • GData (major engine)Generic.Dacic.21387.D686FB73
36 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 18, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC
SHA-256
b411b444682179bf2f4270fbc22d9a86263b659152f9611712ec40101a8f3aee
SHA-1
bb5bc882d52a5c342ab214df7de170e7d2f4769a
MD5
d81c13e9063abe4687060d633ff1f701

About this file

RealSetup.exe is a Win32 EXE file of 17.3 MB.

Claims to be
Real Setup (Real)From the file's own version information, written by whoever built it.
Original name
RealSetup.exeMatches the shared file name.
Type and size
Win32 EXE · 17.3 MB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Aug 17, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
3,707 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
6.96 of 8

First scanned Updated

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 8 questions people ask most about this file.

Is RealSetup.exe a virus?
Yes. This copy of RealSetup.exe (SHA-256 b411b444…3aee) is malicious. Other files with the same name can be different, so check the hash. Don't run it. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 44 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag it. Antivirus engines classify it as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it. If you've already run it, see the steps below.
What is RealSetup.exe?
RealSetup.exe is a Windows program, about 17.3 MB. Its version information says it is “Real Setup” (Real). Version information is written by whoever built the file, so it is a claim, not proof of who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Aug 17, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected RealSetup.exe?
44 of the 70 antivirus engines that checked it flag RealSetup.exe, including Microsoft and Kaspersky. We weigh which engines flagged it and what else the scan found, not just the count. A sandbox test run also rated its behaviour as malicious.
What should I do if I already ran RealSetup.exe?
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet. 2) Run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from another device you trust, starting with email and banking, and turn on two-step verification. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch your accounts and tell your bank about payments you don't recognise. 5) If the scan keeps finding it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.
How do I remove RealSetup.exe?
To remove RealSetup.exe: 1) run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 2) Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 3) Check Settings > Apps, your browser extensions, startup apps (Task Manager > Startup apps) and scheduled tasks for anything you don't recognise. 4) Restart and scan again. If it keeps coming back, scan from Safe Mode with Networking, or back up your files and reinstall Windows.
What kind of malware is RealSetup.exe?
Antivirus engines classify RealSetup.exe as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it.
What is the SHA-256 hash of RealSetup.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of RealSetup.exe is b411b444682179bf2f4270fbc22d9a86263b659152f9611712ec40101a8f3aee, and its MD5 is d81c13e9063abe4687060d633ff1f701. Two files with the same SHA-256 are identical, so use it to check you have exactly this file, not just one with the same name.
How up to date is this analysis of RealSetup.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 18, 2026. A file's fingerprint never changes, but antivirus engines keep learning, so a rating can change later. To get a newer result, scan the file again: we refresh the antivirus results when the saved ones are out of date.
Chapter 06

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