Many users who have just seen a computer are interested in Setup - what it is and why it is needed. Sometimes the answer is very easy and simple. But only in most cases there are a lot of problems with this component on the computer. Let’s try to figure out what Setup is, and also understand what to do if there is a problem with this file. In fact, it is not so difficult as it might seem.
Language Standards
The first thing to understand is the translation of the word. After all, often it is he who is able to help the user understand the meaning of the operation or application. Setup - what is it? Let's turn to the English dictionary for an answer.
If you translate this word, it turns out that setup is “installation” (noun) or “install” (verb). That is something that installs on a computer. To be honest, without this component it is impossible to imagine the operation of the operating system. But why is this so? Why is Setup so important? It is necessary to find out. Especially if the computer starts to produce systematically various errors.
For computer
Setup - what is it? In addition to the main translation, there is also a computer interpretation of this application. It is more understandable to modern users. After all, “Setup” is a program that serves to install something, and Setup.exe is its main component, so to speak, the installation file. Or, in other words, executable. What runs on the computer after startup.
What can characterize Setup? What it is? For example, you can distinguish among all executable documents on a computer a variety of applications, games (their installation), launch settings. In addition, there is a Bios Setup. This is the name of the settings that allow you to work with your computer. More precisely, with the well-known "BIOS".
It is impossible to imagine a computer without “Setup”. If these files are missing, then you will not be able to perform various commands in any way. And, of course, install content and programs. Setup.exe is in every application or game. He runs the familiar setup program, which helps to quickly put the right content into the operating system. To activate this function, double-click on the executable file.
Rules of treatment
The Setup.exe file requires special handling. Especially when it comes to installing some kind of game downloaded from the Internet. Let's try to figure out what can help us in this difficult matter.
To get started, if you do not want to get crashes during the work, just close all third-party applications. Now you can go to the folder with the executable file. As already mentioned, to start, double-click on "Setup.exe".
If you have installed Windows 7 and above, then the operating system may ask you for permission to start the process. A window will appear on the monitor with basic information about the manufacturer-creator, as well as the location of the document. And in it you will be asked to answer “Yes” to start or “No” to cancel the installation of something.
After confirmation, a window with simple navigation will appear. To begin with, the system will greet and notify you what you will install. Further, following all the instructions in the "Installer" (the so-called installer), complete the process. When it ends, you will have this or that application installed.
Important: in no case do not move Setup.exe from the root folder of your content, and you should not delete it, even after installing it on the computer. This can cause applications to crash. By the way, "Setup" is also an application that is needed not only to install something, but also directly to run. All the shortcuts on the desktop with which you activate the programs ultimately have an address with the extension "exe".
Process
Also, among the executable processes, from time to time you can find the "Setup". And for some users this is alarming. Setup - what is it if this file is found in the task manager in the "Processes" section?
In general, initially it is a kind of installer. It works and monitors all processes running and running on the computer, a kind of filter. It is worth turning it off, as the operation of the operating system gets out of control. More precisely, you will not be able to properly install and run applications and games. So try not to engage in such amateur performances.
Only now sometimes this process takes a lot of computer resources. What is Setup in this case? It is definitely impossible to answer. After all, there are several quite frequent and common cases regarding this situation. And now we have to deal with them.
Virus
For example, a previously secure Setup can be a real virus. In this case, it can settle somewhere in the operating system and be encrypted under the most ordinary executable file. In addition, such a computer infection is very often attached to the most necessary applications. And the virus is activated every time after the launch of the program we need. With all this, the antivirus cannot detect the problem.
Initially, finding a virus disguised as “Setup.exe” is quite difficult. And if there is a suspicion of a computer infection, then it's time to close all applications and check the system for infection. This will help the antivirus. Perfectly cope with the "Setup" Avast, Nod32 or Dr.Web.
If the scan confirmed fears, do not rush to remove the threat. Indeed, in this case, you will not be able to run the application in which the virus has settled. For proper treatment of a computer, you should contact a service center. There they will help you find and neutralize the threat without harming your files and documents.
Spy
Another very common scenario is the presence of a special spy on the computer. It is also encrypted in processes like Setup. This infection serves to detect and steal your personal data. For example, addresses, as well as email, bank card numbers, passwords and logins from pages and so on. To be honest, it’s not very nice to find a spy on the computer, especially when it is encrypted under Setup.exe.
Antivirus in this case will not help. You will have to additionally download and install a special anti-spyware program. For example, SpyHunter. It is freely available and easy to handle. Launch the app, and then start checking. After receiving the results, you can safely remove all threats. Be sure to also visit the task manager and complete the Setup.exe process there. Now restart your computer. The “setup” will reappear in the dispatcher, but there’s no need to be afraid of it.
Summary
Today we figured out what Setup is. As you can see, this is a very necessary file. But sometimes it can bring a lot of problems.
In order not to run into trouble, you just need to watch what you install on your computer and download. Always run only those processes that you trust. It is especially important that the manufacturer is also famous. Otherwise, you should consider the presence of a virus in the file.