What is KMSSS.exe?
KMSSS.exe is part of KMS Server Emulator Service (XP) and developed by MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus according to the KMSSS.exe version information.
KMSSS.exe's description is "KMS Server Emulator Service (XP)"
KMSSS.exe is usually located in the 'C:\ProgramData\KMSAuto\bin\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about KMSSS.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 KMSSS.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | KMS Server Emulator Service (XP) |
| Company name | MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus |
| File description | KMS Server Emulator Service (XP) |
| Internal name | KMSSS.exe |
| Original filename | KMSSS.exe |
| Legal copyright | MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus |
| Product version | 1.1.5.0 |
| File version | 1.1.5.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | KMS Server Emulator Service (XP) |
| Company name | MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus |
| File description | KMS Server Emulator Service (XP) |
| Internal name | KMSSS.exe |
| Original filename | KMSSS.exe |
| Legal copyright | MDL Forum, mod by Ratiborus |
| Product version | 1.1.5.0 |
| File version | 1.1.5.0 |
Digital signatures [?]
KMSSS.exe is not signed.
VirusTotal report
None of the 50 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the KMSSS.exe file.
Folder name variants
KMSSS.exe may also be located in other folders than C:\ProgramData\KMSAuto\bin\. The most common variants are listed below:
- C:\ProgramData\KMSAutoS\bin\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 144cf3238e59f210646bdc6dd2ba631f |
| SHA256 | 3271a6d5ac7c02d47b5dba762da6f5207206869f5b17d51d52d8729e58b72f3b |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to kmsss.exe:
kmsss.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
kmsss.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.
KMS Server Emulator Service (XP) has stopped working.
End Program - kmsss.exe. This program is not responding.
kmsss.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
kmsss.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with KMSSS.exe?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with KMSSS.exe:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with KMSSS.exe. 65% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 143 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with KMSSS.exe.
Malware or legitimate?
If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
i am aware that this program is used to use AutoKMS, to activate cracked offcice, or windows, and in order to keep activating, the file is located here,
Everything i got detects it as a virus, but.. i dont see how it is harmfull.. i delete it, hope office keeps working :()
# 22 Jan 2016, 14:11
Sam writes
As mentioned, it activates cracked Office and/or Windows installations by emulating an internal kms server which activates your product. It's not harmful.
Adding it to your AV exclusion list is a good idea because if kmsss.exe is deleted/quarantined your product will become "non-genuine" and stop working in 180 days.
# 30 Aug 2016, 18:08
yoram writes