How to remove KMSPico virus

What is KMSPico

KMSPico is an illegal tool for unauthorized activation of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and other products from this corporation. KMS (Key Management System) is technology, used by Microsoft to activate their software and services using the local network or remote servers. It allows permanent activation and temporary (180 days) activation, which allows users to prolong unlawful usage of paid products. KMSPico can be categorized as a hack tool for using pirated software. However, it is often bundled with RAT (Remote Access Trojan), PUP (potentially unwanted programs), adware or viruses. This allows hackers to obtain user’s private information, such as passwords, credit card information and other. Malefactors can also create botnets from computers infected with KMSPico. In this tutorial, we will show how to remove KMSPico virus from any version of Windows, remove its leftover files and protect your computer from further infections.

How KMSPico infected your PC

Often users purposefully install KMSPico, to be able to use Microsoft programs and operating systems for free. They do it on their own risk, but, in most cases, they don’t even suspect how dangerous this piece of malware can be. But, sometimes, KMSPico is occasionally installed on the PC, when users are misled by phishing online pages, and instead of official activator, get this hacking utility. A good way to protect from threats, like KMSPico, is to get quality anti-malware protection, for example, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or SpyHunter 5.

Remove KMSPico manually for free

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full KMSPico removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of KMSPico installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove KMSPico from Control Panel

To start removing KMSPico you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10. Here are different program names used by KMSPico:

Service_KMS
AutoPico
KMS GUI ELDI
Re-Loader By R@1n
Office 2016 KMS Activator Ultimate v1.1

Remove KMSPico from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find KMSPico or other program from the list above.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove KMSPico from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find KMSPico or other program from the list above, and click Uninstall.

Remove KMSPico from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find KMSPico, or other program from the list above, click Uninstall.

Remove KMSPico from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall KMSPico from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate KMSPico or other program from the list above.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate KMSPico or other program from the list above.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Cannot uninstall KMSPico

In some cases KMSPico won’t uninstall and gives you message that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall KMSPico. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing KMSPico folder and files. This happens, because file wtc.exe or service does not allow you to do it. In this case I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall KMSPico in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove KMSPico, or other program from the list above

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

KMSPico files:


AutoPico.exe
KMSpico_setup.exe
Service_KMS.exe
Re-LoaderByR@1n.exe
KMSpico_10.2.0.san.rar
www.ratondownloads.com.br AT2016.rar
Re-Loader RATON.exe
KMSELDI.exe
Activator.rar


How to protect from viruses, like KMSPico, in the future

SpyHunter 5 is highly effective malware removal tool and malware protection software, that fights with wide-spread threats, like adware, spyware, hacktools, RATs, hijackers, toolbars, PUPs and other types of malicious elements. Unlike classic anti-viruses it removes active processes and leftover items much more efficiently. It also detects those types of malware, that are ignored by well-known products. Download it here:

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How to block ads and pop-ups offering to download KMSPico

As KMSPico is mostly distributed via special ads and pop-ups promising to fix windows errors or remove viruses, good way to avoid installation of KMSPico is to block such ads in browsers. There are couple of programs that have such functions. We recommend you to use AdGuard to remove ads by KMSPico from browsers. Download free trial here:

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