What is ChromeSetup.exe?
ChromeSetup.exe is part of Google Update and developed by Google Inc. according to the ChromeSetup.exe version information.
ChromeSetup.exe's description is "Google Update Setup"
ChromeSetup.exe is digitally signed by Google Inc.
ChromeSetup.exe is usually located in the 'c:\users\%USERNAME%\downloads\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about ChromeSetup.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on ChromeSetup.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Google Update |
| Company name | Google Inc. |
| File description | Google Update Setup |
| Internal name | Google Update Setup |
| Original filename | GoogleUpdateSetup.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright 2007-2010 Google Inc. |
| Product version | 1.3.21.153 |
| File version | 1.3.21.153 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Google Update |
| Company name | Google Inc. |
| File description | Google Update Setup |
| Internal name | Google Update Setup |
| Original filename | GoogleUpdateSetup.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright 2007-2010 Google Inc. |
| Product version | 1.3.21.153 |
| File version | 1.3.21.153 |
Digital signatures [?]
ChromeSetup.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Google Inc |
| Certificate issuer name | Thawte Code Signing CA - G2 |
| Certificate serial number | 255171cbc3f106f6f41e03eb77cf4fe9 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 46 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the ChromeSetup.exe file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 97dd83119907f97af3097191824a49ce |
| SHA256 | 1b2bcd1e889107e6e6aac162cf6cef235b148dd4083bad587193a75979f26760 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to chromesetup.exe:
chromesetup.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
chromesetup.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Google Update Setup has stopped working.
End Program - chromesetup.exe. This program is not responding.
chromesetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
chromesetup.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 33% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 3 users.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
i have chromesetup.exe keeps opening a google chrome browser.
i cannot get rid of it.
it is being executed from the memory or an exe file somewhere.
virus scanners do not detect it.
it creates a boot folder and pathways on my desktop when i try to delete it & keeps re-creating itself.
these files are associated with it:
info20130408004413.xml
it keeps making 2 files like that.
you delete one but the other will not delete. even trying various methods.
the purpose of this malicious file it to force use and installation automatically of google chrome browser, which keeps appearing. you cannot delete it. it does not appear in the resistry to delete it or uninstall.
it is clear that it is originating from another program or secret execution, and is forcing the user to try to keep google chrome on their computer and will not let you remove it. it takes up memory and cpu.
but not as much as other reports of malicious fake chrome.exe files. this one works differently to those.
please advise or report it.
im not adding my full details on here because of i dont want to. this is a genuine complaint/report.
i am human.
# 2 Oct 2016, 4:29
R A. writes