How to remove msn error

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msn.exe file information

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

Description: msn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 90112 bytes (39% of all occurrence), 93696 bytes, 98816 bytes, 98304 bytes, 88576 bytes, 393216 bytes, 11776 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 a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 60% dangerous. File size is 7378 bytes. msn.exe seems to be a compressed file.

If msn.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 93% dangerous. File size is 97568 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 30720 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, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, 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 C:\ then the security rating is 69% dangerous. File size is 183296 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 17408 bytes.

If msn.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 207297 bytes.

If msn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 72% dangerous. File size is 141824 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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User Comments

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

It is an excellent browser
Undisclosed

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. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think msn.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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