Most antivirus programs identify KMSELDI.exe as malware—e.g. Sophos identifies it as Generic PUA GM (PUA), and Kaspersky identifies it as HackTool.Win32.HackKMS.l or HackTool.MSIL.KMSAuto.di.
The KMSELDI.exe file is a software component of KMSpico by ELDI. KMSpico is an activator tool that is used to illegally activate copies of Windows 7/8/8.1/10 and Office 2010/2013/2016. KMSELDI.exe launches the KMSpico program. This file may often carry malicious code. Execution is not recommended unless scanned by an anti-virus or anti-malware software.
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 anonymously only under the alias of ELDI.
KMSELDI stands for Key Management Service by ELDI
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Description: KMSELDI.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The KMSELDI.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (mostly C:\Program Files\KMSpico\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 943,808 bytes (40% of all occurrences), 941,760 bytes, 925,376 bytes or 1,260,032 bytes.
The program can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet. It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible.
KMSELDI.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 23% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall KMSpico or KMSnano 24 from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.
If KMSELDI.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 1,237,504 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 1,262,592 bytes or 1,260,032 bytes.
The KMSELDI.exe file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window.
Important: You should check the KMSELDI.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
Its location is in C:\Users\PCName\AppData\Local\Temp\KMSnano Jubin John Mathew
Stable and safe, for users who want to run office or windows without constant prompt to enter license Beb
windows ativator Mateus Silveiro
While the application is OK, 99% of the copies you find online have malware of some sort injected in them. Be very careful of where you get it from. "Official" sites are not legit. Ren
For activor my computer LING
Summary: Average user rating of KMSELDI.exe:
based on 15 votes with 5 user comments.
9 users think KMSELDI.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
3 users don't grade KMSELDI.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving KMSELDI issues
The following programs have also been shown useful for a deeper analysis: ASecurity Task Manager examines the active KMSELDI process on your computer and clearly tells you what it is doing. A good Bantivirus tool detects whether the KMSELDI.exe file on your PC might be malware slowing down your system. Such unwanted programs are often not classified as viruses by other antivirus software and therefore go undetected.
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding PC trouble. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To restore the original performance and remove unnecessary programs, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
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Jubin John Mathew
Beb
Mateus Silveiro
Ren
LING
Summary: Average user rating of KMSELDI.exe: based on 15 votes with 5 user comments. 9 users think KMSELDI.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. 3 users don't grade KMSELDI.exe ("not sure about it").