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KMS Server Service.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Virtool.AutoKMS. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Virtool.AutoKMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-05-02 23:19:38 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 4c75c1e0bbe64a223544bdb7c2b4a08e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virtool.AutoKMS, part of the Virtool threat category.
Virus tools and malware utilities used for modification, loading, or abuse. Related Virtool reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-26 06:04:24 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-02 23:19:38 (4 years ago).
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Virtool category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMS Server Service.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Virtool.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-02 23:19:38 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virtool reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMS Server Service.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Virtool.AutoKMS.
File Details
| MD5: | 4c75c1e0bbe64a223544bdb7c2b4a08e |
| Size: | 271 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-26 06:04:24 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-02 23:19:38 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Virtool.AutoKMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-02 23:19:38 (4 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\kmsauto |
| %localappdata%\qb7426fc.ef |
| %windir%\kmsserverservice |
| %programfiles%\kmsauto\kmsauto |
| %temp%\autokms |
| %commonappdata% |
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\discs\kmsauto v2.20 portable ru.rar |
| %sysdrive%\торрент\microsoft office 2010 with sp1 vl [vlsc] russian |
| %windir% |
ThreatInfo has observed KMS Server Service.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
File Names:
2 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen KMS Server Service.exe across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 39.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for KMS Server Service.exe is Windows 7 with 62.5% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
KMS Server Service.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
d5442667947ec735674fe3a93f3d5430
ce7209a0ef21f294e73d911750823984
89e8ebdc222ba4c1f06ec5a6e2f967ab
f86aff2e949631fd41ad52336d8f9dc9
a60dab2d1e37c7f9b0b4935243e0510c
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
GridinSoft detects this file as Virtool.AutoKMS
This report identifies KMS Server Service.exe by MD5 4c75c1e0bbe64a223544bdb7c2b4a08e. It is part of the Virtool report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.