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    Default How To Remove The Msn Messenger Virus

    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!

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    that must be a retarded "virus" showing up in the taskman. "rofllulzzz" Only 0.00001/viruses can be killed this way..

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    Some people that use MSN are just the average joe at computer security.
    Even though "Only 0.00001/viruses can be killed this way.." people don't know.

    Nice guide for people that don't know how to get rid of it, and I would suggest that the people being effected to get a good antivirus and a good firewall.

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    Good to know, thank you for this.

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    When i went to task manager i did not find that process...

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    Closing messenger does nothing anymore and most of these viruses are easily picked up with anti-virus software

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