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MS AntiSpyware detects MSG+ as a adware bundler by Hikaru-kun on 01-30-2005 at 01:19 AM
I've installed MSG+ (beta) on my system with Microsoft AntiSpyware and it says in the window:
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Microsoft AntiSpyware has detected the threat Messenger Plus! trying to install a Startup Registry Entry on your computer. If you would like to allow Messenger Plus! to install the Startup Registry Entry click the 'Allow' button below.
Name: Messenger Plus!
Type: Adware Bundler
Threat Level: High
Author: Patchou
Description: Messenger Plus! is an add-on for MSN Messenger. Messenger Plus! installs an optional adware called C2Media which is also known as LOP.com.
Advise: This software is not necessarily adware. However, it does install other adware programs as well as perform potential hazardous actions on your computer. In either case this software is not to be trusted.
Since this application gives you the option to not install the adware that comes bundled, we recommend ignoring it.
I think this is a problem that should be fixed.
RE: MS AntiSpyware detects MSG+ as a adware bundler by Plik on 01-30-2005 at 01:23 AM
Its been reported before and patchou has contacted microsoft.
RE: MS AntiSpyware detects MSG+ as a adware bundler by Tochjo on 01-30-2005 at 10:38 AM
For more information you can take a look at
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Microsoft® Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)
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