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How to remove an msgplusloader.dll error


Msgplusloader.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if msgplusloader.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Msgplusloader.dll file information

The process known as Messenger Plus! Process Monitor belongs to software Messenger Plus (version 3. Note: this DLL does nothing but wait for a MSN Messenger (7.5 or below) or Windo..., 3. Note: this DLL does nothing but wait for a MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger wi...) by Patchou (www.msgplus.net).

Description: The file msgplusloader.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in the "My Files" folder or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" (e.g. C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 3\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 58,952 bytes (72% of all occurrences), 45,192 bytes or 45,640 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/msgplusloader.dll.html 
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs). msgplusloader.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 58% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If msgplusloader.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 47% dangerous. The file size is 58,952 bytes (82% of all occurrences), 45,640 bytes, 45,192 bytes or 58,504 bytes. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The program is not visible. It is a Verisign signed file. The service has no detailed description. File msgplusloader.dll is not a Windows core file. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. msgplusloader.dll is able to record inputs.
In case of any problems with msgplusloader.dll, you can also completely remove Messenger Plus! 3 or Messenger Plus! 3 & Sponsor (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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

waits for msn messenger to be run, and then adds the 'plus' to it
  Esli   (further information)
It's part of MSN Messenger Plus!
  Shaun   (further information)
Hmm...on Security Tast Manager I noticed this perculiar thing : "SetGlobalHook" =/.....now I'm not one that's good with computers, but I use process gaurd and it says 'global hooks' are dangerous...but eh like I said I'm not one with computers. So use this at your own risk!
  Katrina  
Plugins for Msn Messenger
  Gunnar  
still in my computer after messenger plus uninstal. registry modifications
   
Its Safe
  GX  
MSN msger addon, has been known Issues in past but looking good,
  Shalianahe  
Plugins for Msn Messenger It is a good plugin..
  Clem Morton   (further information)
It's rubbish, my system crashed, saying it's this file...
  D-Molize  
It appeared when I installed messgenger plus! for msn 7.5. I now use windows live messenger, so it wil no longer work
  Alan Edwardes  
It's not dangerous, it's a well known plugin for MSN Messenger
  Gothrix  
well i`ve had this for a few years now and whatever you do when installing this plus where it does say i refuse to give support to this please make sure you dont
   
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Summary: Average user rating of msgplusloader.dll: based on 24 votes with 12 reviews.
15 users think msgplusloader.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 2 users think msgplusloader.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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