How to remove an KMService error

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KMService.exe file information

The process contains no information about the creator.

Description: KMService.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 151,552 bytes (60% of all occurrences), 77,824 bytes, 163,840 bytes or 192,512 bytes.
It is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program has no visible window. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 78% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If KMService.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 78% dangerous. The file size is 151,622 bytes (89% of all occurrences) or 151,552 bytes. There is no description of the program. KMService.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. File KMService.exe is not a Windows system file.

If KMService.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 74% dangerous. The file size is 151,552 bytes. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The file is not a Windows system file.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as KMService.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the KMService.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Detected by Norton Security Scan
Fawz Hussein

It is from using a pirated version of Microsoft Office 2010.
Mike

This file is not a virus. It is used to crack Microsoft office2010.When Microsoft office2010 is cracked, you no longer need to activate Microsoft office2010 and pay for it.
Shicky (further information)

Program for activating an illegal Microsoft office 2010 version

KMService is server application which is run on stand-alone computers to enable the Volume License edition of MS Office 2010 to run continuously without the need fo re-activation every 180 days. If the computer were part of a network then the KM Service running on the server keeps Ofice 2010 activated on all connected machines..
Omar

Used for pirating MS Office 2010 - may be legit on enterprise machines.
Alex

its part of kmplayer and safe
stonedtech (further information)

used as office activator
el barto (further information)

Pirated Activator for Office.
John

Detected by Avast

Activator Office
Remo

Summary: Average user rating of KMService.exe: based on 19 votes with 11 reviews.

9 users think KMService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 4 users think KMService.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users doesn't grade KMService.exe ("not sure about it").

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