What is AutoKMS8.1.exe?

AutoKMS8.1.exe is part of 7-Zip SFX and developed by Oleg N. Scherbakov according to the AutoKMS8.1.exe version information.

AutoKMS8.1.exe's description is "7z Setup SFX (x86)"

AutoKMS8.1.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Windows\AutoKMS\' folder.

Some of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal detected AutoKMS8.1.exe.

If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.

Vendor and version information [?]

The following is the available information on AutoKMS8.1.exe:

PropertyValue
Product name7-Zip SFX
Company nameOleg N. Scherbakov
File description7z Setup SFX (x86)
Internal name7ZSfxMod
Original filename7ZSfxMod_x86.exe
Legal copyrightCopyright © 2005-2012 Oleg N. Scherbakov
Private buildDecember 30, 2012
Product version1.6.0.2712
File version1.6.0.2712

Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:

Product name7-Zip SFX
Company nameOleg N. Scherbakov
File description7z Setup SFX (x86)
Internal name7ZSfxMod
Original filename7ZSfxMod_x86.exe
Legal copyrightCopyright © 2005-2012 Oleg N. Scher..
Private buildDecember 30, 2012
Product version1.6.0.2712
File version1.6.0.2712

Digital signatures [?]

AutoKMS8.1.exe is not signed.

VirusTotal report

8 of the 57 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the AutoKMS8.1.exe file. That's a 14% detection rate.

ScannerDetection Name
Baidu-International Hacktool.Win32.AutoKMS.77
Ikarus Trojan.Win32.Badur
Jiangmin Trojan/Staser.uv
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 004b28d51 )
K7GW Trojan ( 004b28d51 )
Norman HackKMS.AY
Qihoo-360 virus.bat.echovbs.gen
Symantec WS.Reputation.1
8 of the 57 anti-virus programs detected the AutoKMS8.1.exe file.

AutoKMS8.1.exe removal instructions

The instructions below shows how to remove AutoKMS8.1.exe with help from the FreeFixer removal tool. Basically, you install FreeFixer, scan your computer, check the AutoKMS8.1.exe file for removal, restart your computer and scan it again to verify that AutoKMS8.1.exe has been successfully removed. Here are the removal instructions in more detail:

  1. Download and install FreeFixer: http://www.freefixer.com/download.html
  2. Start FreeFixer and press the Start Scan button. The scan will finish in approximately five minutes.
    Screenshot of Start Scan button
  3. When the scan is finished, locate AutoKMS8.1.exe in the scan result and tick the checkbox next to the AutoKMS8.1.exe file. Do not check any other file for removal unless you are 100% sure you want to delete it. Tip: Press CTRL-F to open up FreeFixer's search dialog to quickly locate AutoKMS8.1.exe in the scan result.
    Red arrow point on the unwanted file
    C:\Windows\AutoKMS\AutoKMS8.1.exe
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the scan result and press the Fix button. FreeFixer will now delete the AutoKMS8.1.exe file.
    Screenshot of Fix button
  5. Restart your computer.
  6. Start FreeFixer and scan your computer again. If AutoKMS8.1.exe still remains in the scan result, proceed with the next step. If AutoKMS8.1.exe is gone from the scan result you're done.
  7. If AutoKMS8.1.exe still remains in the scan result, check its checkbox again in the scan result and click Fix.
  8. Restart your computer.
  9. Start FreeFixer and scan your computer again. Verify that AutoKMS8.1.exe no longer appear in the scan result.
Please select the option that best describe your thoughts on the removal instructions given above








Free Questionnaires

Filename variants

AutoKMS8.1.exe may also use other filenames. The most common variants are listed below:

Folder name variants

AutoKMS8.1.exe may also be located in other folders than C:\Windows\AutoKMS\. The most common variants are listed below:

Hashes [?]

PropertyValue
MD5368127d97662f9a2611aaa2841c58b35
SHA2567143e7fb2b5990c9a513feab0d72dadc7e398e2fb5903f9f3bfe36b61b7fce7f

Error Messages

These are some of the error messages that can appear related to autokms8.1.exe:

autokms8.1.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

autokms8.1.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.

7z Setup SFX (x86) has stopped working.

End Program - autokms8.1.exe. This program is not responding.

autokms8.1.exe is not a valid Win32 application.

autokms8.1.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.

What will you do with AutoKMS8.1.exe?

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What did other users do?

The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with AutoKMS8.1.exe. 0% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 1 user.

Votes
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