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what is msmsgs.exe
Name: cumanzor Date: June 2, 2004 at 15:24:13 Pacific OS: Windows Xp Pro CPU/Ram: Pentium IV 2,4 GHz, 128mb
Comment:
Hi there, I've noticed some msmsgs.exe on my procces list. I know msnmsgr.exe is for the MSN Messenger, but what is this msmsgs.exe, I close it and it opens on a while of time, and it takes 9.748kb, i've adaware and NAV 2003 to check and nothing.... I hate unknown procces on my comp so any help plz?? By the way, can't find in startup managers
Process File: msmsgs or msmsgs.exe Process Name: MSN Messenger Traybar Process Description: Tray bar icon for MSN Messenger that is an online chat and instant messaging client. Company: Microsoft Corp. System Process: No Security Risk ( Virus/Trojan/Worm/Adware/Spyware ): No Common Errors: N/A
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Response Number 5
Name: Martin Crandall Date: June 2, 2004 at 19:05:32 Pacific
Reply:
MSN Messenger Service tray application.
Recommendation : Disable or Delete with The Ultimate Troubleshooter if you do not use the MSN Messenger Service. Alternatively, you can go into the "Tools \ Options \ Preferences" menu option within Messenger and uncheck "Run when Windows starts".
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