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KMSELDI.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-08-29 23:01:37 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 5c409fed8c40986ba7fe1eb66189b41e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-28 19:05:44 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-29 23:01:37 (2 years ago).
Product metadata: KMS GUI ELDI.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMSELDI.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS GUI ELDI. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-29 23:01:37 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMSELDI.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | KMS GUI ELDI |
| MD5: | 5c409fed8c40986ba7fe1eb66189b41e |
| Size: | 799 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-28 19:05:44 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-08-29 23:01:37 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-08-29 23:01:37 (2 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:
| %programfiles%\kmspico |
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\juju-pc\backup set 2018-02-20 040002\backup files 2018-02-20 040002\backup files 13.zip\c\program files |
| %sysdrive%\001 first |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSELDI.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen KMSELDI.exe across 37 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 22.9% 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 KMSELDI.exe is Windows 7 with 34.5% 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
KMSELDI.exe 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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 770875ae-f721-4cb0-9dc2-f9dfd5a132db |
| Typelib ID: | 863d9135-9365-4bee-95bf-0d83ded34d9f |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b4cef69d5b5d4a800c34ca5acad9ca10
4ca1cf1115973ecafc248917b652a5c9
20bb07dbf133939ca9bc7b2fdc5bfbd9
55d3df0fb0497010a302c4ce7e7d810b
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 General Threat
This report identifies KMSELDI.exe by MD5 5c409fed8c40986ba7fe1eb66189b41e. It is part of the PUP 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.