GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Microsoft.exe threat report

Detected as Virtool.AutoKMS File reputation report
MD5 ea54a3ed8c40aa405b9645c166137318
Latest seen 2026-05-13 16:56:21 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:20:05 (9 years ago)
Size 54 MB

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Detection name
Virtool.AutoKMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 16:56:21 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
ea54a3ed8c40aa405b9645c166137318
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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 2017-05-22 10:20:05 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 16:56:21 (2 weeks 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.

File context

Microsoft.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Virtool.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 16:56:21 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virtool reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Microsoft.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.

File Details

MD5: ea54a3ed8c40aa405b9645c166137318
Size: 54 MB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:20:05 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 16:56:21 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Virtool.AutoKMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 16:56:21 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

Microsoft.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%
%desktop%\microsoft toolkit 2.6 beta 5 official torrent
%desktop%\microsoft office 2016 professional plus luty 2016 x64 pl\aktywator
%profile%\downloads\microsoft toolkit v2
%temp%\temp1_microsoft-toolkit-2.6.5.zip
%appdata%\skype\my skype received files\mtkv26b5.zip
%appdata%\skype\my skype received files\mtkv26b5(1).zip
%profile%\downloads\compressed\microsoft office 2016_vl_proplus.english.full (x64).april 2016\microsoft office 2016_vl_proplus.english.full (x64).april 2016\office x64\bonus\microsoft toolkit 2.6 beta 5
%localappdata%\temp
%programfiles%\microsoft office

ThreatInfo has observed Microsoft.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.

File Names:

59 observed names
Microsoft Toolkit.exe TempMicrosoft_Toolkit.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6 Beta5.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6 Beta 5.exe Microsoft Toolkit v2.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6.5.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6 .exe Microsoft Toolkit v2.6 BETA 5.exe Phanmemsaoluu.Windows.Office.exe dwh1aee.exe Microsoft Toolkit_SoftGozar.com.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6.5 pass=ggiare.com.exe Crack.exe TempMTKV26B5.exe Programs - Microsoft Toolkit.exe Microsoft_Toolkit_v2[1].exe 2.Microsoft Toolkit.exe Office 2010 Toolkit.exe Microsoft Toolkit (2017_08_10 20_17_16 UTC).exe Microsoft Toolkit (2017_08_10 13_23_14 UTC).exe Microsoft Toolkit (2017_08_01 19_22_00 UTC).exe Microsoft.Toolkit.2.6B5.exe MTool.exe Setup.exe Microsoft Toolkit2.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6 Beta 5 - Copia.xxx Microsoft Toolkit 2.6B5.exe $RUTR27B.exe Microsoft Toolkit (2017_11_29 08_47_31 UTC).exe Activator for Windows 10.exe trzE278.tmp trzE035.tmp trzDE11.tmp AKTYWATOR MSO16.exe activator.exe Activation.exe Microsoft Toolkit by Graphic Evolved Subscribe.exe Microsoft Toolkit v2.6b5.exe MTK.26b5.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6.1.exe Microsoft Toolkit MTKV26B5.exe 3186.tmp.exe microsoft toolkit 2.6.5_2.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6.exe Microsoft Toolkit - 2_6_5.exe tabletta.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6.5-hotsoftstore.com.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6.5-hotsoftstore.com (2018_05_21 09_35_05 UTC).exe actovat.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6.2.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6 Beta 5 Najnowszy.exe mic-toolkit-2-6-pass-123.exe Microsoft Toolkit (2018_06_26 12_29_44 UTC).exe Microsoft Toolkit (2018_06_26 08_27_26 UTC).exe Microsoft Toolkit MicrosoftToolkit-2.6.5.exe Microsoft Toolkit 2.6 beta.exe Microsoft Toolkit v2.6.5.exe Microsoft.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen Microsoft.exe across 97 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 11.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 11.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 59.7%
Windows 7 27.2%
Windows 8.1 11.8%
Windows 8 0.6%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.4%
Windows XP 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%
Windows Vista 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for Microsoft.exe is Windows 10 with 59.7% 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

Microsoft.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x03631d76
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: ace0bffd-fd6b-4c2d-9a41-c63f6308fb5c
Typelib ID: cc1bcfce-90f4-4517-92e1-1eb1e5cedb78

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 57194496

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

.text 56819200 bytes · 99.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 801d473864b8f9a0bf82a9bc4be62daa
.rsrc 374784 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 48e762b38a6073a8e78c032f50de8aa5
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c86e7d97ee0de4bd36b4c530fb0d3416

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 Microsoft.exe by MD5 ea54a3ed8c40aa405b9645c166137318. 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 ea54a3ed8c40aa405b9645c166137318.
  • 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.