How to remove PIDKey.exe

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PIDKey.exe

The module PIDKey.exe has been detected as Hack.KMS

PIDKey.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PIDKey. The reported company name is MSfree Inc. (Ratiborus and friends). The current detection status is Hack.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-04 23:00:35 (2 months ago).

If PIDKey.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 Hack.KMS.

File Details

Overview

The signature on PIDKey.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

ThreatInfo has observed PIDKey.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.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for PIDKey.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

PIDKey.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

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.