How to remove MsnMsgr error

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MsnMsgr.Exe file information

The process MSN Messenger or Generic Host Process for Win32 Services or Windows Live Messenger belongs to the software MSN Messenger or msnmsgr.exe or Wave11 MSN or DVD Solution or Logical Disk Manager Provider or msnmsgr.exe" or Stamps.com or Proccess ID or Messenger Beta or CINEMA 4D Module 'Sketch and or Windows Live Messenger or AWStats or Microsoft Windows Operating System or msnmsgr.exe or MEC Office Templates or OpenOffice.org by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or    or Microsoft Corporation.

Description: File MsnMsgr.Exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (mostly C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 7,094,272 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 6,856,704 bytes, 5,674,352 bytes, 7,086,080 bytes, 5,354,792 bytes, 5,724,184 bytes, 7,081,984 bytes, 5,324,584 bytes, 6,815,744 bytes, 7,083,056 bytes, 4,886,528 bytes, 5,729,136 bytes, 4,877,000 bytes, 81,920 bytes, 3,739,672 bytes, 2,181,704 bytes, 5,728,112 bytes, 552,960 bytes, 4,677,632 bytes, 6,213,632 bytes, 5,647,656 bytes, 138,752 bytes, 7,057,408 bytes, 7,102,464 bytes, 7,143,424 bytes, 2,177,608 bytes, 7,098,368 bytes, 37,033 bytes, 137,216 bytes, 6,592,000 bytes, 15,872 bytes, 37,143 bytes, 7,659,520 bytes, 7,034,334 bytes, 7,061,504 bytes, 4,182,016 bytes, 7,034,336 bytes, 4,882,432 bytes.
The program has a visible window. MsnMsgr.Exe is not a Windows system file. The application can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. MsnMsgr.Exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 13% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If MsnMsgr.Exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 89% dangerous. File size is 724,480 bytes (58% of all occurrence), 1,269,908 bytes, 291,813 bytes, 242,282 bytes, 278,016 bytes, 708,608 bytes, 68,992 bytes, 70,880 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. There is no description of the program. MsnMsgr.Exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

If MsnMsgr.Exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 82% dangerous. File size is 1,296,896 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 148,480 bytes, 389,120 bytes, 471,539 bytes, 44,032 bytes. There is no file information. The program is not visible. File MsnMsgr.Exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File MsnMsgr.Exe is not a Windows system file. MsnMsgr.Exe is able to monitor applications, hide itself, record inputs.

If MsnMsgr.Exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 56,000 bytes.

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

• "MSN" definitely not required. Added by the MYTOB or MYTOB.B WORMS! Note - this is not the valid MSN Messenger utility
• "Msn Messengers" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT.KX WORM!
• "msnmsgr" is not required to run at start up. MSN Messenger utility. If you don't use MSN Messenger, this can be annoying. Available via Start -> Programs. Go to MS Messenger > Tools > Options > Preferences and uncheck "Run this program when Windows starts"

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

if useing 26mb of system memory is real MSN application. If using 748k is MYTOB worm
  littlejib  

Is an antiupdater virus that is i can´t to remove instead i clean by norton
  Manuel Garcia  

msnmsgr.exe is the file which is used to run MSN messenger chat client but can also be copied by malware and when you run msnmsgr.exe a copy like MsNmSgR.exe will be msnmsgr.exe's replacement. - Spyware
  Karl  

is a fierbull
  emily  

Windows Live Messenger. I have to say that it's not a very secure instant messaging program.
  Cookie Monster  

isso é muito bom...!!!
  slim shady  

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