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Service_KMS.exe.vir threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Crack.AutoKMS. 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.AutoKMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-01 23:00:23 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 77a7651c4077dc0e5ebaa6574d586749
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.AutoKMS, part of the Crack threat category.
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.
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:16 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-01 23:00:23 (2 months ago).
Product metadata: Service_KMS.
Signed by @ByELDI. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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 Crack category for related samples and common context.
File context
Service_KMS.exe.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Service_KMS. The current detection status is Crack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-01 23:00:23 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Crack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Service_KMS.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.AutoKMS.
File Details
| Product Name: | Service_KMS |
| MD5: | 77a7651c4077dc0e5ebaa6574d586749 |
| Size: | 954 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 06:07:16 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-01 23:00:23 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Crack.AutoKMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-01 23:00:23 (2 months 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | @ByELDI |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Service_KMS.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\kmspico |
| %profile%\downloads\win 8 pro.zip\kmspico v9.2.3 final activator for windows and office full\kmspico only service |
| %profile%\downloads\kmspico v9.2.3 final activator for windows and office full\kmspico only service |
| %desktop%\office pro plus 2010 (x86) - vl (chinese-traditional)\kmspico v9.2.3 final activator for windows and office full\kmspico only service |
| %localappdata%\microsoft\windows\filehistory\data\733\c\users\johnswah chan\desktop\office pro plus 2010 (x86) - vl (chinese-traditional)\kmspico v9.2.3 final activator for windows and office full\kmspico only service |
| %windir%\syswow64 |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\tester\backup ext hdd\isos\microsoft.office.professional.plus.2013.sp1.x64.vl.deutsch.vlsc.35984.microsoft.toolkit.v2.50.kmspico.v9.2.3\aktivierung.mit.kmspico.v9.2.3.all-in-one\kmspi.v9.2.3.aio.rar\kmspico.v9.2.3.all-in-one\kmspico.v9.2.3.only.service |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\tester\backup ext hdd\isos\windows.8.1.update1.fruehling.2014.aio.german.mtk250.kmsp923.iso-deepblue2000\kmspico.v9.2.3.all-in-one\kmspico.v9.2.3.all-in-one\kmspico.v9.2.3.only.service |
| %windir%\system32 |
| %profile%\downloads\compressed\prjctpro13tr64 gunceldepo.com_3\prjctpro13tr32\kmspico\kmspico only service |
ThreatInfo has observed Service_KMS.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.
File Names:
4 observed namesThis 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 Service_KMS.exe.vir across 79 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 13.9% 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 Service_KMS.exe.vir is Windows 8.1 with 34.7% 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
Service_KMS.exe.vir 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: | c2b0400f-6240-4d8d-8278-a63818e9c39a |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
bc5443963f99c13a0cabfea3bb0d2f63
4246ca273c608e3515d5d3ddcb895355
946191969186f00088527e38bad8f47c
a9ef4799874890ab22556f70e8aa0a87
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.AutoKMS
This report identifies Service_KMS.exe.vir by MD5 77a7651c4077dc0e5ebaa6574d586749. 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.