KMSpico is an illegal software that enables you to activate Windows or Office. Due to its illegal status, KMSpico is considered an unwanted program and classified as virus by certain security programs (you can see the full list by the end of this explanation). If you’re here is either because your antivirus detected KMSpico and now you’re unsure whether you have to remove it or not, or perhaps because your antivirus software doesn’t seem to be able to remove it completely.

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KMSpico is developed by Heldigard Activator, upon installation it will execute the following tasks:

• It installs itself as service so it can be started along with the system’s start-up.
• It sets an automatic scheduled task.
• It installs itself as program.
• It creates additional folders.
• It installs a considerable size process among the system processes.

We can find it mostly in:

• C:Program Files (x86)KMSpico Updater
• C:Program Files (x86)KMSpico

We strongly advice you not to install nor use KMSpico, remember that nothing is really free and specially in this case it would not come as a surprise if using this program might end up being the source of nasty consequences, including annoying unexpected ads, slowing down of your system’s performances, forced use of proxy, password stealing, redirection towards fake websites…

To remove it, follow along the guide presented below.

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How to remove KMSpico ?

Remove KMSpico with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a helpful tool developed to delete unwelcome toolbars, browser hijackers, redirects and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Opera. AdwCleaner requires no set up and can be ran in a instantaneous to scan your computer.

• Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop :
  Download AdwCleaner
• Double-click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool (Windows Vista/7/8 users : right-click and select Run As Administrator).
• Click on the Scan button.
• After the scan has finished, click on the Clean button..
• Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.

Remove KMSpico with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a light-weight anti-malware program that is excellent at removing the latest detections.

• Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to your desktop.
  Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection)
• Install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware using the installation wizard.
• Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
• If an update is found, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version.
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for KMSpico.
• When the scan is complete, make sure that everything is set to Quarantine, and click Apply Actions.
• When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.

Remove KMSpico with ZHPCleaner

ZHPCleaner is a program that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your computer. By using ZHPCleaner you can easily remove many of these types of programs for a better user experience on your computer and while browsing the web.

• If Avast is installed on you computer you have to disable it during the process.
• You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
  Download ZHPCleaner
• Select ZHPCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
• Accept the user agreement.
• Click on the Scanner button.
• After the scan has finished, click on the Repair button.
• Reboot your computer.

Remove completly KMSpico with Junkware Removal Tool

Junkware Removal Tool (JRT) purges your system of PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) like KMSpico almost as easily as they find their way into your system. JRT targets adware, toolbars, and other malicious, suspicious, and pernicious system parasites, removing not only the unwanted program but also any traces left behind in your registry and other places where debris accumulates.

• Download Junkware Removal Tool :
  Download Junkware Removal Tool
• Shut down your anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall software now to avoid potential conflicts.
• Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, right-click it and select Run as administrator.
• The tool will open and start scanning your system.
• Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications.
• On completion, a log is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.

Remove KMSpico with HitmanPro

HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner designed to rescue computers that have become infected with viruses, spyware, Trojans, rootkits and other malware, despite continuous protection from up-to-date antivirus software.

• You can download HitmanPro from the below link:
  Download HitmanPro
• Double-click on the file named HitmanPro.exe (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or HitmanPro_x64.exe (for 64-bit versions of Windows).
• Click on the Next button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.
• HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for KMSpico malicious files.
• When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the Next button, to remove KMSpico virus.

The HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS!rfn is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

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What HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS!rfn virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Chinese (Simplified)
• The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data.
• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs

How to determine HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS!rfn?

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HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS!rfn also known as:

How to remove HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS!rfn?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.