Neerthy101
05-13-2008, 10:35 PM
How to Remove the MSN Messenger Virus
PIC1234(1)(1)(1)(1)(1).exe
To remove the virus is simple to do. Simply follow these instructions:
1. Close Messenger. This will simply stop any of your contacts getting the virus.
2. Goto 'Start' then 'Run' and type 'msconfig'. A new window should appear.
3. Click on the tab at the top right that says 'Startup'.
4. Untick the box next to 'MSN Messenger'.
5. Click 'ok' and when it asks if you want to restart your computer say no.
6. Press 'Ctr' + 'Alt' + 'Del'. Find the file that says 'MsgSpread' and click End Task.
The virus has now been deactivated!
To remove it fully follow these instructions:
1. Goto the Desktop and open My Documents.
2. Double click on 'Messenger Service Received Files'. If you dont see a folder called that then goto 'My Computer' then goto 'C' then 'Program Files' and finally 'Messenger Service Received Files'.
3. You should now see a file called 'PIC1234(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1).exe'.
4. Click on it ONCE and press 'Delete'. This should delete the file.
5. Empty your Recylce Bin.
The virus has now been fully removed!
As you may have passed the MSN Messenger virus on to some of your contacts we suggests you warn your friends about the MSN Messenger Virus
In future if someone tries to send you a file on MSN Messenger and it ends with '.exe'. Dont download it unless you are really sure you know what it is. Ask the person that is sending you it what it is!
PIC1234(1)(1)(1)(1)(1).exe
To remove the virus is simple to do. Simply follow these instructions:
1. Close Messenger. This will simply stop any of your contacts getting the virus.
2. Goto 'Start' then 'Run' and type 'msconfig'. A new window should appear.
3. Click on the tab at the top right that says 'Startup'.
4. Untick the box next to 'MSN Messenger'.
5. Click 'ok' and when it asks if you want to restart your computer say no.
6. Press 'Ctr' + 'Alt' + 'Del'. Find the file that says 'MsgSpread' and click End Task.
The virus has now been deactivated!
To remove it fully follow these instructions:
1. Goto the Desktop and open My Documents.
2. Double click on 'Messenger Service Received Files'. If you dont see a folder called that then goto 'My Computer' then goto 'C' then 'Program Files' and finally 'Messenger Service Received Files'.
3. You should now see a file called 'PIC1234(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1).exe'.
4. Click on it ONCE and press 'Delete'. This should delete the file.
5. Empty your Recylce Bin.
The virus has now been fully removed!
As you may have passed the MSN Messenger virus on to some of your contacts we suggests you warn your friends about the MSN Messenger Virus
In future if someone tries to send you a file on MSN Messenger and it ends with '.exe'. Dont download it unless you are really sure you know what it is. Ask the person that is sending you it what it is!