What is autopico.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify AutoPico.exe as malware—e.g. Microsoft identifies it as HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS, and Kaspersky identifies it as HackTool.Win32.KMSAuto.l.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with autopico.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.

autopico.exe descriptions

KMSpico is an activator tool that is used to illegally activate copies of Windows 7/8/8.1/10 and Office 2010/2013/2016. AutoPico.exe launches the portable KMSpico program. This is not a critical Windows component and can be removed if known to cause problems.;KMSpico uses the Microsoft KMS (Key Management Service), a service that activates programs through the local network, without having to contact Microsoft. KMSpico replaces the installed key with a volume license key, creates an emulated instance of a KMS server on the user’s system and forces the target programs to activate through the emulated KMS server. The program is available for free from numerous websites.;The creator of KMSpico operates under the alias of ELDI.;AutoPico stands for AutoPico Launcher;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.