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KMS Server Service.exe threat report

Detected as Virtool.AutoKMS File reputation report
MD5 4c75c1e0bbe64a223544bdb7c2b4a08e
Latest seen 2022-05-02 23:19:38 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 06:04:24 (9 years ago)
Size 271 KB

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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
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virtool.AutoKMS, part of the Virtool threat category.

Category context

Virus tools and malware utilities used for modification, loading, or abuse. Related Virtool reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 06:04:24 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-02 23:19:38 (4 years ago).

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

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.

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)
KMS Server Service.exe 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.

%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.

KMSES.exe KMS Server Service.exe

This 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.

Windows 7 62.5%
Windows 10 20.4%
Windows 8.1 8.6%
Windows 8 7.2%
Windows XP 0.7%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.7%

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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00011fa6
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 276480

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 164352 bytes · 59.4% of section data
MD5 d5442667947ec735674fe3a93f3d5430
.rdata 42496 bytes · 15.4% of section data
MD5 ce7209a0ef21f294e73d911750823984
.data 33280 bytes · 12.0% of section data
MD5 89e8ebdc222ba4c1f06ec5a6e2f967ab
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 f86aff2e949631fd41ad52336d8f9dc9
.reloc 35840 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 4c75c1e0bbe64a223544bdb7c2b4a08e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Virtool category to compare similar reports.