Remove KMSpico

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.

KMSpico

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.

For your information please know that KMSpico is detected as suspicious by 20 security software.
File information
File name:
AutoPico.exe

Common path:
C:\Program Files\Kmspico\AutoPico.exe

Signed by:
ByELDI Certificate

Analysis date:
6 May 2016

Scanner detections:
20 / 54

Scan engine
Detection
Malwarebytes
HackTool.AutoKMS
ESET-NOD32
MSIL/HackTool.IdleKMS.C potentially unsafe
Comodo
ApplicUnwnt.Win32.HackTool.IdleKMS.~A
CAT-QuickHeal
HackTool.AutoKMS.g4 (Not a Virus)
VIPRE
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
K7GW
Hacktool ( 004b4ae71 )
K7AntiVirus
Hacktool ( 004b4ae71 )
TrendMicro-HouseCall
CRCK_ACTVTOR
NANO-Antivirus
Trojan.Win32.IdleKMS.deinuh
Rising
HackTool.AutoKMS!8.CB6-XP6SjZwpmKP (Cloud)
Sophos
KMS Activator (PUA)
TrendMicro
CRCK_ACTVTOR
McAfee-GW-Edition
Artemis
Antiy-AVL
Trojan/Win32.BTSGeneric
Microsoft
HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS
AhnLab-V3
HackTool/Win32.AutoKMS
McAfee
Artemis!E3FEA8060978
AVware
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
Yandex
Riskware.HackTool!LV2kgToEWrM
Ikarus
HackTool.AutoKMS

Show the other 16 anti-virus detections


How to remove KMSpico ?

All tools used in this guide are completely free to use and should remove any trace of KMSpico from your computer. Follow all steps as described in this removal guide to remove KMSpico and all additional adware that may have been installed on your computer.

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.

how to delete KMSpico with Malwarebytes Anti-malware

  • 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.

How to remove KMSpico with Junkware Removal Tool

  • 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.

Remove KMSpico with HitmanPro

  • 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.
Your machine should now be free of KMSpico. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove KMSpico from your machine, please start a new thread in our support page. Someone will give you free assistance very fast !
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