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Setup.exe

Application Installation

Description

Setup.exe is a common filename for installation programs. The detail files listed below are only those that appear after Windows is installed and any updates that Microsoft provides. We've excluded third-party applications as it's such a common filename.

Setup.exe is a 32/64-bit executable for a graphics UI style application.

Common Facts From Tracked Core OS Files

File description		Suite Integration Toolkit Executable

File Version		6.0.6000.16386 to 9.0.30729.1

Application		Microsoft Windows Operating System

App version		6.0.6000.16386 to 9.0.30729.1

Type		32, 64 bits

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation

Copyright		(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Variants and Default Locations

C:\Windows\System32

This directory holds the core operating system files and libraries.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	XP RTM; 32	21 KB	23-Aug-2001	Core without updates
	XP SP1; 32	21 KB	29-Aug-2002	Core without updates
	XP SP2; 32	23 KB	28-Feb-2006	Core without updates
	XP SP3; 32	23 KB	14-Apr-2008	Core without updates

C:\Windows\System32\oobe

This directory holds the Out-Of-Box-Experience (OOBE) programs, setup wizard and related diagnostics.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista RTM; 32	187 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP1, 2; 32	191 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	208 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 32	239 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	260 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386

This directory is used to hold new files for service packs. It is used by the file protection system to restore key files should they be damaged.

	Windows Version; Bits			File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
			XP SP1; 32	21 KB	29-Aug-2002	Core without updates

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\InstallShield

This directory holds the 32-bit system files on the 64-bit editions of Windows. WOW stands for Windows On Windows. When a 32-bit program runs, Windows will simulate this directory as being c:\windows\system32 for backwards compatibility.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista SP2; 64	70 KB	18-Sep-2006	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	70 KB	10-Jun-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe

	Windows Version; Bits			File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
			Vista SP2; 64	191 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates

C:\Windows\WinSxS\...

The WinSxS directory holds Windows Side-by-Side DLLs. WinSxS allows multiple versions of the same DLL (code libraries) to exist on the same system. This ensures that every application will get the DLL version they were tested and designed for. The result is improved application and system stability. See details for full directory location.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista SP2; 64	208 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	260 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	70 KB	18-Sep-2006	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	70 KB	10-Jun-2009	Core without updates
	Vista RTM; 32	187 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP1; 32	191 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; All	191 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 32	239 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v3.5\Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

The Microsoft.NET directory holds Microsoft's .NET programs and files. The .NET is a set of tools and APIs for programmers to build more advanced applications using this framework of services.

	Windows Version; Bits			File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
			Vista SP2; 64	263 KB	29-Jul-2008	Updates on Core

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	XP SP3; 32	263 KB	29-Jul-2008	Updates on Core
	Vista SP1, 2; 32	263 KB	29-Jul-2008	Updates on Core

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Security

There are no known security risks in using Setup.exe assuming it has not been modified or replaced by virus or malware and it resides in the default directory. This file is installed as part of the Windows operating system.

Startup Security

	1		User's choice and not harmful
	1		Not required or recommended, but not harmful
	2		Undesirable such as viruses, malware or adware
	5		Unknown

View our Setup.exe Startup Applications list for alternative functions and locations not shown below.

Requires

The following files are required when running this program. These may call other files, and there can be additional required files not in this list. Required files for non-Core OS programs above are not included.

* indicates a file that is not required in all versions. Click on filename for details.

Additional Analysis

The newest version of Setup.exe requires a C++ library, and was likely written in Micorsoft Visual C++. It was likely built using Visual Studio 2008.
Setup.exe is a PE style file.
This program does not appear to be internally referenced by any other file.

Vendor Summary

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation
Phone		1-425-882-8080 1-800-642-7676
Web		Global USA
Assistance		Support Downloads

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