Should I block it?

98%
Yes, 98% block recommendation.
Possible reason:
Multiple malware detections

VersionsAdditional versions

2.5.0.0 1.27%
2.5.0.0 1.27%
2.4.9.0 3.80%
2.4.7.0 1.27%
2.4.3.0 13.92%
2.2.2.0 34.18%
2.2.0.0 1.27%
2.1.6.0 8.86%
2.1.5.0 1.27%
2.1.3.0 3.80%
2.0.0.0 2.53%
2.0.0.0 20.25%
2.0.0.0 6.33%

AutoKMS.exe

AutoKMS

Remove AutoKMS.exe
Version:   2.2.2.0
MD5:   07605abeb10fc533881c91f19decf69a
SHA1:   13ee8c9fce6f74512dcd188cca0655c5ede37612
SHA256:   cf7ea402d800e3fc6a0cda2136afd044aa2f8a97182b7e527d3e1970303c0067
Warning 19 antivirus scanners has detected malware.

Overview

autokms.exe is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC).

DetailsDetails

File name:autokms.exe
Product name:AutoKMS
Typical file path:C:\windows\autokms\autokms.exe
File version:2.2.2.0
Size:1.83 MB (1,923,584 bytes)
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The job 'AutoKMSCustom' runs daily in the path '\AutoKMSCustom'
  • The task 'AutoKMSDaily' runs daily in the path '\AutoKMSDaily'
  • The job 'AutoKMS' runs daily in the path '\AutoKMS'
  • Entry path '\AutoKMSDaily'
  • Entry path '\AutoKMS'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\AutoKMS.job'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path '\AutoKMS'
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'AutoKMS' → C:\WINDOWS\AutoKMS.exe

MalwareMalware detections

Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 19 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engineEngine versionDetection
Agnitum 5.5.1.3 Trojan.DR.Agent!vUMtdLQQGW8
Avira AntiVir 7.11.72.208 TR/Dropper.Gen
Antiy Labs AVL 2.0.3.7 Trojan/Win32.Pakes.gen
avast! 6.0.1289.0 Win32:PUP-gen [PUP]
AVG 2014.0.3629 HackTool.TEO
Commtouch 5.4.1.7 W32/Trojan.IOLG-8678
Comodo Internet Security 15943 UnclassifiedMalware
eSafe 7.0.17.0 Win32.TRDropper
ESET NOD32 7.8231 a variant of Win32/HackKMS.B
Fortinet 5.0.43.0 W32/CrackOffice.0A24!tr
Ikarus T3.1.4.0.0 not-a-virus:Activator.MSOffice
Malwarebytes 1.70.0.9 Trojan.AutoKMS
McAfee 5.400.1158 Generic KeyGen
McAfee Gateway Anti-Malware v2012.1-dat Generic KeyGen
Norman 7.00.22 Suspicious_Gen2.PQUNW
Sophos 4.87.0 Troj/AutoKMS-A
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 HKTL_HACKMS
Trend Micro HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 HKTL_HACKMS
VIPRE Antivirus 16902 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 32.91%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.46%
Windows 8 7.59%
Windows 7 Professional 7.59%
Windows 8 Pro 7.59%
Windows 8.1 5.06%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 3.80%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.53%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 2.53%
Microsoft Windows XP 2.53%
Windows 7 Enterprise 2.53%
Windows 7 Starter 2.53%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.53%
Windows 8.1 Pro 1.27%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview with Media Center 1.27%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.27%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 11.39% of AutoKMS.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Lenovo 33.71%
ASUS 15.73%
Toshiba 13.48%
Acer 8.99%
Hewlett-Packard 7.87%
Intel 4.49%
Dell 4.49%
GIGABYTE 4.49%
American Megatrends 3.37%
Samsung 3.37%
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