How to remove MsnMsgr error

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 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 7094272 bytes (21% of all occurrence), 6856704 bytes, 5674352 bytes, 7086080 bytes, 5354792 bytes, 6815744 bytes, 7081984 bytes, 4886528 bytes, 5324584 bytes, 7083056 bytes, 5724184 bytes, 6213632 bytes, 5729136 bytes, 4877000 bytes, 81920 bytes, 2181704 bytes, 5728112 bytes, 552960 bytes, 4677632 bytes, 5647656 bytes, 138752 bytes, 7057408 bytes, 4882432 bytes, 7102464 bytes, 7143424 bytes, 2177608 bytes, 7098368 bytes, 37033 bytes, 3739672 bytes, 137216 bytes, 6592000 bytes, 15872 bytes, 37143 bytes, 7659520 bytes, 7034334 bytes, 7061504 bytes, 4182016 bytes, 7034336 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.

If MsnMsgr.Exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 89% dangerous. File size is 724480 bytes (67% of all occurrence), 1269908 bytes, 291813 bytes, 242282 bytes, 278016 bytes, 68992 bytes, 70880 bytes. It is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. Program has no file description. File MsnMsgr.Exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. MsnMsgr.Exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

If MsnMsgr.Exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 83% dangerous. File size is 1296896 bytes (37% of all occurrence), 148480 bytes, 471539 bytes, 44032 bytes. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File MsnMsgr.Exe is not a Windows core 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 56000 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

Sometimes its also the Trojan Horse "Bitfrost"
  lolio  

Hosts potential danger. Some viruses going around can be sent to you from one of your well know contacts saying "Is this you in this picture" and then a link to download the virus, but other than viruses being send across it not much actuall computer exploit
  Rob  

msnMsgr.exe image incorex
  des11g@hotmail.com  

This is Windows Messenger, used for chatting with friends and file transfers between the users, also used in SIP
  Vai   (further information)

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