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What is it?
Windows Messenger AKA MSN Messenger - msmsgs.exe
What does it do?
msmsgs.exe - This is Microsofts version of AIM or ICQ. Just like Internet Explorer they've been forcing it upon people for years being installed on your system by default. They hope that you will use their IM/Chat app instead of downloading and installing a seperate one. Below is a way to stop it from automatically starting up.
If you don't use Windows Messenger, you can disable it as follows: Start -> Programs -> Windows Messenger -> Tools -> Options -> Preferences. Uncheck "Run this program when Windows Starts
To fully remove the app you'll need to modify a windows file:
X:Windowsinfsysoc.inf (replace X with your windows drive)
Open it and look for:
msmsgs=msgrocm.dll,OcEntry,msmsgs.inf, hide ,7
Change that to this:
msmsgs=msgrocm.dll,OcEntry,msmsgs.inf,,7
Now under add/remove --> Windows Components you'll have the option to remove this ;)
More Info
More Info
Virus Precaution:
The original file from
Microsoft gets placed in the
Located at C:Program FilesMessengermsmsgs.exe . If you find it anywhere else then you should be suspicious for sure.
You'll want to keep an eye on
this google search for any known viruses.
At this time I have not found ANY viruses that run themselves using this filename. All of the results currently affect this file in some way, but do not actually run as this filename.
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msmsgs.exe is a Windows System File and should be in a system directory. If
it is then this application is safe.
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| [Messenger Service] | "Added by the SDBOT-ZB WORM! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger"
| b | | [Microsoft Excele] | "Added by the AGENT.AJQG TROJAN! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger"
| b | | [Microsoft Oftice] | "Added by the IRCBOT.ALT WORM! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger"
| b | | [MSMSGS] | "Windows Messenger instant messenger utility included with Windows 2K/XP. Available via the Start menu. Go to Windows Messenger → Tools → Options → Preferences and uncheck ""Run this program when Windows starts"""
| u | | [Msn Update Manager (Sp2)] | "Added by the AGOBOT-NL WORM! Note - this particular msmsgs.exe file is located in %System% and should not be mistaken for the MSN Messenger file of the same name which is located in %Program Files%\Messenger"
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DisclaimerEvery attempt has been made to ensure the information about msmsgs.exe is accurate but alot of malware applications try to pose as valid applications. If it is something other than what was posted above please leave some feedback in the forum.
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