GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

KMSUPD.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.KMS File reputation report
MD5 f69bf8d90e7c39258d199d68796673f4
Latest seen 2026-01-31 23:00:56 (4 months ago)
First seen 2021-07-10 20:33:25 (4 years ago)
Size 87 KB
Publisher @ByELDIL"File
Signed by KMSpico ByELDI LTD

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Detection name
PUP.KMS
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-31 23:00:56 (4 months ago)
File hash
f69bf8d90e7c39258d199d68796673f4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.KMS.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-10 20:33:25 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-31 23:00:56 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: @ByELDIL"File. Product metadata: KMS Updater ELDI4ProductVersi.

Digital signature

Signed by KMSpico ByELDI LTD. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

KMSUPD.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KMS Updater ELDI4ProductVersi. The reported company name is @ByELDIL"File. The current detection status is PUP.KMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-31 23:00:56 (4 months ago).

If KMSUPD.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 PUP.KMS.

Product Name: KMS Updater ELDI4ProductVersi
Company Name: @ByELDIL"File
MD5: f69bf8d90e7c39258d199d68796673f4
Size: 87 KB
First Published: 2021-07-10 20:33:25 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-31 23:00:56 (4 months ago)
Status: PUP.KMS (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-31 23:00:56 (4 months ago)
KMSUPD.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.

Signed By: KMSpico ByELDI LTD
Status: Valid

The signature on KMSUPD.exe 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.

%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1113738108-225772240-1989112386-1001

ThreatInfo has observed KMSUPD.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.

Windows 10 88.5%
Windows 8.1 8.0%
Windows 7 3.4%

The most common operating system signal for KMSUPD.exe is Windows 10 with 88.5% 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.

KMSUPD.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 0x0000f8de
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 77529c0a-9b10-40a9-8c5c-9d25e65084b9
Typelib ID: cabc51a1-336c-48e0-ad34-9751330c1d89

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 75264

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

.text 55808 bytes · 74.1% of section data
MD5 d4895868509265195080f01006fbbc4a
.rsrc 18944 bytes · 25.2% of section data
MD5 88c91aa54ca6620c54ec4267ca9c3d80
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 261538b273db1cb9419ae1f79d0e298d

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 PUP.KMS

This report identifies KMSUPD.exe by MD5 f69bf8d90e7c39258d199d68796673f4. 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 f69bf8d90e7c39258d199d68796673f4.
  • 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.