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How to remove msn error


The free file information forum can help you find out if msn.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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msn.exe file information

The process msn or Movie file or IPGateway belongs to the software Microsoft(R) MSN (R) Communications System or msn.exe or msncom or CamProServer by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or www.msn.com or ProlientGateway.

Description: msn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 90,112 bytes (32% of all occurrence), 98,816 bytes, 93,696 bytes, 98,304 bytes, 88,576 bytes, 11,776 bytes.
There is no file information. msn.exe is not a Windows system file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 32% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If msn.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 93% dangerous. File size is 97,568 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 30,720 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. File msn.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File msn.exe is not a Windows system file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. msn.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

If msn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 49% dangerous. File size is 141,824 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). msn.exe is not a Windows system file.

If msn.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 76% dangerous. File size is 110,592 bytes.

If msn.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 207,297 bytes.

If msn.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 82% dangerous. File size is 183,296 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "MSN" definitely not required. Added by the MINIT WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as msn.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the msn.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.

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wo bekomm ich einen kostenlosen exe downlode her
   
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It's running in our company and infects systems over network share with an trojan
  Marcel  
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I had it as my email service but lost access when MSN upgraded. I have now upgraded my Windows XP but still cannot gain access to my MSN mailbox. I love the browser and the mail service, but my experience of the last two weeks tells me their customer service is non-existent
  Linda  
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It is an excellent browser
  Undisclosed  
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This is the main file of Flita virus. It uses removable media to spread and can severely damage the system. You have to delete this executable immediately. It can be found in folder C:\Windows\System. File msn.exe is related to trojan Cosol Trojan.
  Imthiyas  

Summary: 2 users think msn.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think msn.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade msn.exe ("not sure about it").

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