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Is HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS harmful? Yes, although there are some controversies in its danger, admittedly, this kind of hack tool still can penetrate your computer via various channels. There are some cases introduced and you can take notice of them to avoid any invasion.
"Cracks" may also serve as a disguise for malicious programs (i.e., infectious files that merely claim to operate as "cracking" tools but have no such functionality). Content under the "HackTool:Win32/Crack" detection name (and others of its kind) can contain any type of malware.
Its primary purpose is the unauthorized activation of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products. Falling under the category of Riskware or Unwanted Program, AutoKMS may seem harmless to some users but poses risks due to its often usage as a carrier for malware.
A is classified as a type of Riskware. Riskware is any potentially unwanted application that is not classified as malware, but may utilize system resources in an undesirable or annoying manner, and/or may pose a security risk.
This tool itself is not harmful, however it can be used to patch or "crack" some software so it will run without a valid license or genuine product key. Beware of running hacktools because they can be associated with malware or unwanted software.
Only a clean install will ensure the removal of all traces of the KMS activator. It changes many registry keys and adds files that will not be detected by the antivirus software because it is not harmful. If you want to ensure the complete removal, do a clean install.
KMSAuto.exe is a file on windows OS. It is considered to be little dangerous as it monitor applications and manipulate other programs very easily. KMS Activator is not a malware.
AutoKMS is Malwarebytes' generic detection name for hacktools that are intended to enable the illegal use of Microsoft products like Windows and Office.
AutoKMS (AutoKeyManageSystem) installs an emulator located at C:\Windows\KMService.exe. Windows Defender as well as most anti-virus software will read a false positive on this because of the obvious: Microsoft wants you to pay to activate Microsoft Office.
This tool itself is not harmful (other than it diminishes the revenue of software developers), but is often distributed together with viruses. According to a Microsoft report, over half of computers that use the Hacktool:Win32/Keygen tool are infected. The type of infections vary as does the behavior of these tools.
This family of hacktools are used to patch or "crack" some software so it will run without a valid license or genuine product key. We recommend you don't run this hacktool as it can be associated with malware or unwanted software. In the past, we have seen malware on many PCs where hacktools are detected.
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