How to remove the imsmn virus

Most antivirus programs identify imsmn.exe as malware, for instance BitDefender identifies it as Trojan.Downloader.Zlob.AAHM, and Avast identifies it as Win32:Zlob-ZK.
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Imsmn.exe file information

The process belongs to software IExplorer Security Plug-in or Messenger Service by unknown.

Description: imsmn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 6,656 bytes (89% of all occurrences) or 7,168 bytes.
There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. Imsmn.exe is not a Windows system file. imsmn.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you run into problems with imsmn.exe, you may want to completely remove IExplorer Security Plug-in or Messenger Service (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

Recommended: Identify imsmn.exe related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as imsmn.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the imsmn.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

This is a spyware/adaware program that embeds itself in the computer and won't be picked up by Ad-Aware (Lava Soft) or Norton. This program causes numerous pop-ups that spoof Windows Firewall and other warnings that if the user is not absoultely familar with will appear to be legimate warmings.
Dave (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of imsmn.exe: based on 1 votes with 1 reviews.

1 user think imsmn.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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