GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KMSS.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
- 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago)
- File hash
- b45e154a59eb8d9165e90622eb2ae9bc
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Hack threat category.
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.
First seen 2022-02-15 23:59:09 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago).
Company metadata: MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus. Product metadata: KMS Server Emulator (XP).
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMSS.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS Server Emulator (XP). The reported company name is MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMSS.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 Server Emulator (XP) |
| Company Name: | MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus |
| MD5: | b45e154a59eb8d9165e90622eb2ae9bc |
| Size: | 322 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-02-15 23:59:09 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-30 23:01:05 (3 weeks 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:
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-4060652142-4052966312-955599272-1001\$rt9gqb6\kms server v1.2.4.zip |
| %sysdrive%\alte downloads aphrodite bis 27052018\microsoft aktivierung 2017 |
ThreatInfo has observed KMSS.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 KMSS.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 KMSS.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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
KMSS.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.
765ec14866ef7599b0228b3a6022e7fc
cbb3cb334e7b098b5cefedc2dffc31b1
1a136659a4fca9b5069125533ea6d467
4ab3cbac05266f137d6eb70a32bc9ce3
4849d1794cd66acb7df464573672d7bc
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 KMSS.exe by MD5 b45e154a59eb8d9165e90622eb2ae9bc. 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.