PUP.QBIT

By CagedTech in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Published: November 28, 2019

Last updated: October 5, 2026

Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank:	3,788
Threat Level:	10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers:	1,027

First Seen:	May 4, 2019
Last Seen:	October 4, 2026
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

The detection of PUP.QBIT on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing issues with your computer's performance and security. It's essential to understand what this detection means and how to properly remove it to prevent any potential harm.

Table of Contents

What Is PUP.QBIT?

PUP.QBIT is a type of malware that is classified as a potentially unwanted program. This means that while it may not be as harmful as other types of malware, such as viruses or Trojans, it can still cause problems with your system and compromise your privacy. PUPs are often installed unintentionally, and they can be difficult to remove without the right tools and guidance.

How PUP.QBIT Operates

PUP.QBIT, like other PUPs, can operate in various ways, including collecting user data, displaying unwanted advertisements, and modifying system settings. It may also install additional software or components that can further compromise your system's security. In some cases, PUPs can even create backdoors that allow other types of malware to infect your system. Understanding how PUP.QBIT operates is crucial in removing it effectively and preventing future infections.

Symptoms of Infection

If your system is infected with PUP.QBIT, you may notice several symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, and changes to your browser settings. You may also experience issues with your system's stability, such as crashes or freezes. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms at all, which is why it's essential to regularly scan your system for malware and other types of threats.

Unwanted changes to your browser settings or homepage
Pop-ups and advertisements that appear randomly
Slow system performance or crashes
Unexplained changes to your system settings

How to Remove PUP.QBIT

Removing PUP.QBIT requires a combination of technical expertise and the right tools. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you remove this PUP from your system:

Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent PUP.QBIT from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools
Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.QBIT and any other malware
Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to PUP.QBIT
Reset your browser settings, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default values to remove any unwanted changes
Reboot your system and perform another scan to ensure that PUP.QBIT has been completely removed

Conclusion

Removing PUP.QBIT from your system requires careful attention to detail and the right guidance. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can effectively remove this PUP and prevent future infections. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links, and regularly scan your system for malware to ensure your system's security and performance. If you're unsure about any aspect of the removal process, consider seeking help from a qualified IT professional to ensure that your system is completely clean and secure.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.QBIT

File System Details

PUP.QBIT may create the following file(s):

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#	File Name	MD5	Detections Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
1.	qbopsetup (1).exe	09ef1484576b252fd54a63e9e87beb36	20
Name: qbopsetup (1).exe MD5: 09ef1484576b252fd54a63e9e87beb36 Size: 7.51 MB (7517648 bytes) Detections: 20 Type: Executable File Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\AnyTech365\AnyTech365\ObjetsTrouvés\qbopsetup (1).exe Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 25, 2023
2.	qbspsetup.exe.9ehmx08.partial	500258104db6a89b015d26b67bee8a66	10
Name: qbspsetup.exe.9ehmx08.partial MD5: 500258104db6a89b015d26b67bee8a66 Size: 7.59 MB (7595944 bytes) Detections: 10 Path: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\4WKRMYO5\qbspsetup.exe.9ehmx08.partial Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 25, 2023
3.	qbspsetup[1].exe	39415134049a9c1c601160f75f75641b	2
Name: qbspsetup[1].exe MD5: 39415134049a9c1c601160f75f75641b Size: 7.59 MB (7594664 bytes) Detections: 2 Type: Executable File Path: c:\users\<username>\appdata\local\packages\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\ac\#!001\microsoftedge\cache\3tzmjbav Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 25, 2023
4.	qbopsetup (1.0.0.45).exe	7f52ef77d310ce3da75a8b6ad0ed51c7	2
Name: qbopsetup (1.0.0.45).exe MD5: 7f52ef77d310ce3da75a8b6ad0ed51c7 Size: 7.51 MB (7516928 bytes) Detections: 2 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: January 13, 2020
5.	qbspsetup.exe	c2d07f4b8e24876d7be817d9c5f260b2	1
Name: qbspsetup.exe MD5: c2d07f4b8e24876d7be817d9c5f260b2 Size: 7.59 MB (7595712 bytes) Detections: 1 Type: Executable File Path: e: Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 25, 2023
6.	qbcpsetup (1.0.0.62).exe	b59844fac6ebe414f3d2bbef31c2ff7f	0
Name: qbcpsetup (1.0.0.62).exe MD5: b59844fac6ebe414f3d2bbef31c2ff7f Size: 7.17 MB (7175600 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
7.	qbcpsetup (1.0.0.62) 2.exe	94a804a34fa29d55e286289d355225be	0
Name: qbcpsetup (1.0.0.62) 2.exe MD5: 94a804a34fa29d55e286289d355225be Size: 7.17 MB (7177576 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
8.	qbscsetup (1.0.0.53).exe	a46aadfb6648a3355de57685c1507faa	0
Name: qbscsetup (1.0.0.53).exe MD5: a46aadfb6648a3355de57685c1507faa Size: 7.16 MB (7166560 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
9.	qbopsetup (1.0.0.42).exe	3ab2a9835101417f2cf86a1154b2cfdb	0
Name: qbopsetup (1.0.0.42).exe MD5: 3ab2a9835101417f2cf86a1154b2cfdb Size: 7.13 MB (7132936 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
10.	qbcpsetup (1.0.0.0).exe	5ac5c75e555dc77bd0429f4121572c55	0
Name: qbcpsetup (1.0.0.0).exe MD5: 5ac5c75e555dc77bd0429f4121572c55 Size: 7.59 MB (7593104 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
11.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.0).exe	4745f104c9e8be10b576f9f77f7c07af	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.0).exe MD5: 4745f104c9e8be10b576f9f77f7c07af Size: 7.59 MB (7597568 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
12.	qbopsetup (1.0.0.42) 2.exe	0b40a33872149e00ccbd5379ec974134	0
Name: qbopsetup (1.0.0.42) 2.exe MD5: 0b40a33872149e00ccbd5379ec974134 Size: 7.13 MB (7132200 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
13.	qbscsetup (1.0.0.51).exe	76de409546eb3d49b3aea7f7917d899a	0
Name: qbscsetup (1.0.0.51).exe MD5: 76de409546eb3d49b3aea7f7917d899a Size: 7.16 MB (7164040 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
14.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.12).exe	b5e4b121c650518a48b23b3c0d2eea07	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.12).exe MD5: b5e4b121c650518a48b23b3c0d2eea07 Size: 7.21 MB (7211168 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
15.	qbscsetup (1.0.0.2).exe	fec40182988ec89bc2816abe1eac6146	0
Name: qbscsetup (1.0.0.2).exe MD5: fec40182988ec89bc2816abe1eac6146 Size: 7.1 MB (7106416 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
16.	qbscsetup (1.0.0.2) 2.exe	63ad834bae345ba64060400168639b30	0
Name: qbscsetup (1.0.0.2) 2.exe MD5: 63ad834bae345ba64060400168639b30 Size: 7.1 MB (7106184 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
17.	qbcpsetup (1.0.0.0) 2.exe	19cdf8b83d70092ec6a3c20af356658d	0
Name: qbcpsetup (1.0.0.0) 2.exe MD5: 19cdf8b83d70092ec6a3c20af356658d Size: 7.59 MB (7593328 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
18.	qbpssetup (1.0.0.13) 2.exe	9a0b73958333aca508079b79417d8ddf	0
Name: qbpssetup (1.0.0.13) 2.exe MD5: 9a0b73958333aca508079b79417d8ddf Size: 7.18 MB (7188696 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
19.	qbscsetup (1.0.0.2) 4.exe	b22a623857ff11254f64c8c9e29d923a	0
Name: qbscsetup (1.0.0.2) 4.exe MD5: b22a623857ff11254f64c8c9e29d923a Size: 7.1 MB (7107320 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
20.	qbcpsetup (1.0.0.22).exe	48ffdc69d8b373cbfa5291e139239b0d	0
Name: qbcpsetup (1.0.0.22).exe MD5: 48ffdc69d8b373cbfa5291e139239b0d Size: 7.2 MB (7208456 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
21.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.40).exe	38e3aacafdb3ae694cf3ed0aa625d72c	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.40).exe MD5: 38e3aacafdb3ae694cf3ed0aa625d72c Size: 7.59 MB (7595568 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
22.	qbcpsetup (1.0.0.29).exe	7cb39a4ef052b5a36b3fab652ddc9a21	0
Name: qbcpsetup (1.0.0.29).exe MD5: 7cb39a4ef052b5a36b3fab652ddc9a21 Size: 7.17 MB (7174680 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
23.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.40) 2.exe	97950aa3d2ddad245fc9a307ca474359	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.40) 2.exe MD5: 97950aa3d2ddad245fc9a307ca474359 Size: 7.59 MB (7596904 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
24.	qbscsetup (1.0.0.0) 3.exe	803e670cdc61dd191f8170b88bbae619	0
Name: qbscsetup (1.0.0.0) 3.exe MD5: 803e670cdc61dd191f8170b88bbae619 Size: 7.56 MB (7567864 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
25.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.50).exe	c7ff8bcc38fa5cb5f848eada4a52e490	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.50).exe MD5: c7ff8bcc38fa5cb5f848eada4a52e490 Size: 7.59 MB (7597656 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
26.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.50) 2.exe	3a409625acaa5817c7a498b88b9ff2ea	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.50) 2.exe MD5: 3a409625acaa5817c7a498b88b9ff2ea Size: 7.59 MB (7598184 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
27.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.25).exe	11b13f16ce538289122eabc0fc611377	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.25).exe MD5: 11b13f16ce538289122eabc0fc611377 Size: 7.59 MB (7596496 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
28.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.14).exe	8632eb257aa28584d956d663729ef403	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.14).exe MD5: 8632eb257aa28584d956d663729ef403 Size: 7.59 MB (7596096 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
29.	qbopsetup (1.0.0.30).exe	3398edf0b054d7ba549e9f7b80c4780f	0
Name: qbopsetup (1.0.0.30).exe MD5: 3398edf0b054d7ba549e9f7b80c4780f Size: 7.51 MB (7516720 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file
30.	qbspsetup (1.0.0.50) 3.exe	785804f60823884101b7e75ed727d3ec	0
Name: qbspsetup (1.0.0.50) 3.exe MD5: 785804f60823884101b7e75ed727d3ec Size: 7.59 MB (7597656 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file