What is autokms.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify AutoKMS.exe as malware—such as Microsoft identifies it as HackTool:Win32/Keygen, and Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with autokms.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

autokms.exe descriptions

AutoKMS.exe” was coded by two anonymous developers in or before 2010. It usually installs in “C:WindowsAutoKMSAutoKMS.exe”, sometimes “C:WindowsAutoKMS.exe”. It enables users of “cracked” volume-licensed copies of Microsoft Office to keep them activated. Microsoft’s volume licensing reduces costs for businesses and universities to provide Windows and Office to employees. One KMS activation key is supplied to the client. An administrator installs that key and multiple “host license files” on a computer or server and client copies send activation requests to this “KMS host.” Programs such as “AutoKMS.exe” intercept and “satisfy” these requests when there is no legitimate KMS Host to receive them. “AutoKMS.exe” can be deleted but downloading “keygen” or “KMS emulator” software from sublegal sources often brings along other malware with it and can attract hijacking or ransomware attacks.;AutoKMS stands for Auto matic K ey M anagement S ystem Bypass;The free file information forum can help you find out how to remove it. If you have additional information about this file, please leave a comment or a suggestion for other users.