GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

KMSSS.exe.VIR threat report

Detected as Crack.KMS File reputation report
MD5 add80e5d9fad482705c3807bacfe1993
Latest seen 2026-05-24 22:00:18 (2 hours ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:58 (9 years ago)
Size 34 KB
Publisher MSFree Inc.
Signed by WZTeam

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Crack.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
Crack.KMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 22:00:18 (2 hours ago)
File hash
add80e5d9fad482705c3807bacfe1993
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

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

Category context

License bypass tools and modified installers that commonly arrive with unwanted payloads. Related Crack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:58 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 22:00:18 (2 hours ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MSFree Inc.. Product metadata: KMS emulator by Ratiborus.

Digital signature

Signed by WZTeam. 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 Crack category for related samples and common context.

KMSSS.exe.VIR is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS emulator by Ratiborus. The reported company name is MSFree Inc.. The current detection status is Crack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 22:00:18 (2 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Crack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If KMSSS.exe.VIR 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 Crack.KMS.

Product Name: KMS emulator by Ratiborus
Company Name: MSFree Inc.
MD5: add80e5d9fad482705c3807bacfe1993
Size: 34 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 17:06:58 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 22:00:18 (2 hours ago)
Status: Crack.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 22:00:18 (2 hours ago)
KMSSS.exe.VIR 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: WZTeam
Status: Valid

The signature on KMSSS.exe.VIR 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.

%commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin
%commonappdata%\kmsauto\bin
%appdata%\zhp\quarantine
%temp%\rar$exa0.542\kms server service v2.0.3
%temp%\rar$exa0.540\kms server service v2.0.3
%sysdrive%\windows
%sysdrive%\windows.old\programdata\kmsauto\bin
%windir%\kmsautos\bin
%windir%\kms\bin
%profile%\downloads\june2017_sanet.cd\june2017\kms server service v2.0.3

ThreatInfo has observed KMSSS.exe.VIR 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.

KMSSS.exe AAct.dll KMSS.exe KMSSS (2017_08_10 13_53_02 UTC).exe A0004979.dll Quarantine KMSSS (2018_02_16 05_43_06 UTC).exe KMSSS.exe.q_Quarantine_E128AB0_q dwh1ece.exe vKMSSS.exe KMSSS.exe.VIR

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 80.3%
Windows 7 12.1%
Windows 8.1 6.3%
Windows 8 0.6%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.2%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%
Windows Vista 0.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for KMSSS.exe.VIR is Windows 10 with 80.3% 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.

KMSSS.exe.VIR 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 0x00002829
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 30720

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

.text 11264 bytes · 36.7% of section data
MD5 ccb77bca326cc49da84471e625a5bda7
.rdata 10752 bytes · 35.0% of section data
MD5 32ff4dfd72412c92fb97285df9639b46
.data 4608 bytes · 15.0% of section data
MD5 4591af2721e19e22b419f42b4997d15a
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 e744600530460dc286c55427ac731fa9
.reloc 2048 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 d60a476eb3ca1054020cf176ec5b3bf6

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 Crack.KMS

This report identifies KMSSS.exe.VIR by MD5 add80e5d9fad482705c3807bacfe1993. It is part of the Crack 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 add80e5d9fad482705c3807bacfe1993.
  • 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 Crack category to compare similar reports.