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:   2.1.5.0
MD5:   5f8661f8550d9c66073ef49c1bbbaf8b
SHA1:   81f5010e7b4dbd49c66abc46a3ddda996a95f590
SHA256:   0ac7ca3cf3b1fd52e408a9c579d148ac66cab30c041061521e6ae31cf8d1bd3a
Warning 21 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:2.1.5.0
Size:714.5 KB (731,648 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, 21 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engineEngine versionDetection
Agnitum 5.5.1.3 Trojan.Meredrop!FRcm9CKzHag
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 2013.04.04.04 Trojan/Win32.Gen
Avira AntiVir 7.11.70.32 TR/Meredrop.A.10879
AVG 2014.0.3629 Generic23.BLCV
CAT Quick Heal 4.13.12.00 Trojan.Meredrop
Commtouch 5.4.1.7 W32/Trojan.PUGW-4060
Comodo Internet Security 15806 UnclassifiedMalware
eSafe 7.0.17.0 Win32.Trojan
ESET NOD32 7.8193 a variant of Win32/HackKMS.B
Fortinet 5.0.43.0 W32/Malware_fam.NB
Ikarus T3.1.4.0.0 possible-Threat.Tool.Keygen
McAfee 5.400.1158 Generic Dropper!dvv
McAfee Gateway Anti-Malware v2012.1-dat Generic Dropper!dvv
Microsoft Security Essentials 1.9302.0 HackTool:Win32/Keygen
Norman 7.00.22 Suspicious_Gen2.NPCVJ
PC Tools 9.0.0.2 Trojan.Gen
Sophos 4.87.0 Mal/Meredrop-B
Symantec 20121.3.0.76 Trojan.Gen
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 TROJ_SPNR.0BGS11
Trend Micro HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_SPNR.0BGS11
VIPRE Antivirus 16550 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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