How to remove msmsgs error

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msmsgs.exe file information

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Description: msmsgs.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - mostly C:\Program Files\Messenger\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1,694,208 bytes (74% of all occurrence), 1,670,144 bytes, 1,511,453 bytes, 1,667,584 bytes, 1,491,216 bytes, 1,498,032 bytes, 1,077,277 bytes, 1,695,232 bytes, 1,658,592 bytes, 1,663,248 bytes, 1,458,448 bytes, 1,587,512 bytes, 1,658,080 bytes, 1,578,160 bytes, 1,611,488 bytes, 1,611,480 bytes, 1,507,600 bytes, 25,600 bytes, 1,462,544 bytes, 37,388 bytes, 1,671,168 bytes, 1,681,920 bytes, 1,586,352 bytes, 1,871,830 bytes, 1,679,360 bytes, 1,511,696 bytes, 1,686,016 bytes, 1,399,640 bytes, 2,222,080 bytes, 1,515,520 bytes, 37,585 bytes, 1,693,140 bytes, 21,504 bytes, 1,661,304 bytes, 1,546,781 bytes, 1,666,048 bytes.
The file is not a Windows system file. msmsgs.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The program has no visible window. msmsgs.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 21% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If msmsgs.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 59% dangerous. File size is 69,632 bytes (58% of all occurrence), 90,112 bytes. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The file is not a Windows system file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The program has no visible window. msmsgs.exe is able to monitor applications.

If msmsgs.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 49% dangerous. File size is 215,456 bytes (21% of all occurrence), 5,589 bytes, 6,656 bytes, 5,485 bytes, 5,765 bytes, 42,284 bytes, 1,341,126 bytes, 222,108 bytes, 5,709 bytes, 5,701 bytes, 5,697 bytes, 11,264 bytes, 5,705 bytes, 5,605 bytes, 5,569 bytes. The application has no file description. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). msmsgs.exe is not a Windows system file. msmsgs.exe is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs, record inputs.

If msmsgs.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 52% dangerous. File size is 1,694,208 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 806,912 bytes.

If msmsgs.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 153,321 bytes.

If msmsgs.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 4,608 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "MSMSGS" can run at start up. Windows Messenger utility. If you don't use Windows Messenger, this can be annoying. Available via Start -> Programs. Go to Windows Messenger > Tools > Options > Preferences and uncheck "Run this program when Windows starts"
• "Msn Update Manager (Sp2)" definitely not required.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as msmsgs.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the msmsgs.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: msmsgs.exe, msmsgs.exe

Yep, this actually worked... if you wanna get rid of it, open up c:/program files/messanger and open up the program and go to tools--- options--- stop from running in background... It really works!
  NOAHTHEMAN  

I had msmsg.exe running in my task manager. I used regedit to find all instances of msmsg and found the source, it was located in program files under messenger and wouldn't let me uninstall. I had to stop all executables for msmsgs.exe, delete program file folder and then use regedit to delete all instances found in the registry. seems (for now) to be lceared up
  cezen  

I have found that the help here has been great, but if you really want to make yourself feel happy, and you know where the virus came from, you can use that to your advantage! like me for instance, i know that the trojan came from an email, so all i have to do is track the email and send it right back to him, or her.
  The big little man  

The simplest fix is often the best solution. If you have Norton antivirus open it up and turn off the messange scan
  wcheli  

go to task manager end msmsgs process then search files for msmsgs and delete all ,bingo jobs a gooden
  job  

msmsgs.exe is the windows messenger program, but the name is also used to maliciously infect your computer with the ZLOB trojan, or a similar variant. Though the information provided in the link doesn't really help you remove the bug, it does tell you what other files are indicators of infection. I found it to be a good resource.
  drewcifer   (further information)

Some posts wrote "it keep appears in task manager, even afeter disabling or deleting it". This is the real messenger, but it looks that Micorsoft use it to track every User of windows. So it is a Spyware by Microsoft!!.
  Zayouna  

this is an idiot messenger of windows usage
  STK(rwooop)  

seems to be 'normal' windows messenger, but hijackthis picked it out as a "changed 04 object", never before did this... also suddenly Snoopfree detected this file as a keylogger, I had it blocked and disabled the service . strange thing it has now been detected as dangerous if it has always been part of windows messenger.
  webwil17  

youre all a bunch of douches, i just want to know how to get rid of that virus sent to me over msn messanger which i opened by accident.. GET TO THE FREIKEN POINT!!!!! i opens all my contacts and sends them the same thing.
  royan  

IST HARMLOS
  dkfhjuinbkmjhub  

used for windows messanger
   

Macht den PC sehr langsam.Bin meistens alle 10 Minuten auf 100% CPU Auslastung und das sicher 2 Minuten lang.Hab in jetzt abgeschaltet.Brauch ihn sowieso nicht.
  Diddl  

When I do get this dialogue box it always comes on when on Windows shutdown. The the shutdown hang and have to turn the computer of manually.
  charter  

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