: A utility to completely remove Office installations.
The "content" within the KMSTools.exe interface typically includes several independent tools, such as:
: Most antivirus programs, including Windows Defender, will block or delete the file because it uses "hacktool" techniques to modify system files.
: It often includes tools for removing existing product keys, checking activation status, or converting Office versions from Retail to Volume License. Included Utilities
: Using these tools for piracy violates Microsoft’s terms of service and software licensing laws.
: It tricks Windows or Microsoft Office into thinking it is communicating with a legitimate Key Management Service (KMS) server.
According to Raygain , this executable acts as a central hub for various activation utilities created by developers like Ratiborus. Its primary purpose is to: