GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

KMSAuto.exe.quarantined threat report

Detected as Hack.KMS File reputation report
MD5 a2d60b5c01a305af1ac76c95e12fdf4a
Latest seen 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-28 11:07:46 (9 years ago)
Size 5 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.KMS. 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
Hack.KMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
File hash
a2d60b5c01a305af1ac76c95e12fdf4a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.KMS, part of the Hack threat category.

Category context

Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-28 11:07:46 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Ratiborus MSFree Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Hack category for related samples and common context.

KMSAuto.exe.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If KMSAuto.exe.quarantined 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 Hack.KMS.

MD5: a2d60b5c01a305af1ac76c95e12fdf4a
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2017-05-28 11:07:46 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
Status: Hack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
KMSAuto.exe.quarantined 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.

Signed By: Ratiborus MSFree Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on KMSAuto.exe.quarantined is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%sysdrive%\windows
%sysdrive%\activators\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2
%profile%\downloads\kmsauto_lite_portable_v1.2.2_1\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2
%windir%\setup\scripts\activator\kmsauto
%desktop%\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2
%desktop%\bonus\81\kms\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2
%localappdata%\temp
%desktop%\help\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2
%desktop%\bonus\10\kms\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2
%sysdrive%\$windows.~ls\sources\$oem$\$1\users\public\desktop\help\kmsauto lite portable v1.2.2

ThreatInfo has observed KMSAuto.exe.quarantined 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.

KMSAuto.exe KMS.exe 2016-06 - KMSAuto Lite 1.2.2.exe $RC3J4SI.exe trzDE21.tmp trz4F0D.tmp KMSAuto.exe.quarantined

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 10 50.4%
Windows 7 43.0%
Windows 8.1 5.6%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.6%
Windows 8 0.2%
Windows XP 0.2%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for KMSAuto.exe.quarantined is Windows 10 with 50.4% 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.

KMSAuto.exe.quarantined is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 GUI
Entry point 0x00001000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 6231040

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

.code 107520 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 55faece7f03ed94d213ea0e84078af03
.text 307200 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 ffb876c1dc507a8361f4482e2a49ac95
.rdata 35840 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 845b07f0ebd235da7031a74ca0534020
.data 5734912 bytes · 92.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e54f7a8abcae5c213ece6a0a50720a05
.rsrc 45568 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 b52985ba379d32960e88b52d459946e8

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 Hack.KMS

This report identifies KMSAuto.exe.quarantined by MD5 a2d60b5c01a305af1ac76c95e12fdf4a. It is part of the Hack 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 a2d60b5c01a305af1ac76c95e12fdf4a.
  • 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 Hack category to compare similar reports.