Disclaimer: I did NOT write the original source code for this script. All I did was translate the original code made by Magic Rabbits from C# to JScript (the programming language that Messenger Plus! Live Scripts use). This code can be found on the internet at the link below.

The advantage of coding this as a Messenger Plus! Live Script is that the script may be run from directly inside the Windows Live Messenger process. Because of this, the .NET framework is NOT required.

The original C# program however requires the .NET framework. This executable can be found at the bottom of the post. Note that it operates exactly the same as the script, except that it requires the .NET framework in order to work.

Finally, this is not guaranteed to work on the latest versions of Windows Live Messenger. I last tested it for version 8.1. Furthermore, I will not continue to develop this script due to lack of spare time.

This is a simple port of the C# source code by Magic Rabbits found here.

I have been unable to get in contact with the author, but I believe that this script agrees with the terms of agreement. If anyone believes otherwise, I will remove this script without hesitation.

msfSpy is a program that reveals the location of all the mines in a game of Minesweeper Flags.

Instructions:

• 1. Open a game with a friend.
  2. Type "/msfSpy".
  3. Refresh the map list.
  4. Select a map.
  5. Start cheating.

• msfSpy stops working after the first game or so. (This also happens in the original source code.)
  
• Map is detected and drawn, but the data bears no correlation with the actual mines' locations. (In the case of Chris4.)

• Messenger Plus! Live Script (plsc)
  
• Original Executable File (exe) - requires .NET framework (this is the original C# source code compiled as an executable - you can use this if the script does not work)

Hmm, I tried it. It came up with Map 1 when I was playing. I selected it but the map viewer stayed blank. There's also a blank button, which I tried clicking. ?

Is there anything in the script debugging?

EDIT: I realise what I got wrong. I'm about to update it in a second.

EDIT#2: Ok, this should work (I had a bogus switch statement). I'm not sure whether you'll be able to test it again, because the viewer often stops working after a few games.

Nah. Only the expected.

Edit: Ok, I'll try again.
Edit2: Nope, still doesn't work

I think the blank button might be because of MsgPlus! 4.50. There are most definitely different images in the resource file, and I suppose the arrow image is missing.

Also, thanks for giving me feedback. I'll try to iron these bugs out as soon as possible.

EDIT: Are you able to detect a map?

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EDIT: Are you able to detect a map?

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Originally posted by phalanxii
I think the blank button might be because of MsgPlus! 4.50.

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I just tested it and it worked, although it only worked for one game (the rematch didn't detect any maps).

And if you don't detect any maps (like "Map 1") then it's because it only works the first few times (not sure how to fix this). Usually a computer reboot fixes this.

EDIT: Strange... it should draw the answers (with msfSpy2.plsc). If it's possible, view the script and make sure that line 68 in msfSpy.js reads:

code:

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switch(Map[MapIndex][i])

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Well it won't work for me at all.
It detects the map, but won't show the flags.

doesn't work for me :\

here's what i did:

- Opened a conversation
- invited and accepted invite to Minesweeper Flags
- once game was loaded, pressed start and then type /msfSpy
- pressed the Refresh button
- nothing in list :\

Make sure it's your first game of MSF. Also, you may want to try refreshing at the main screen before the game starts (all the mine data is determined before the gameplay begins).

All I can say is that I merely ported this program from the source code. I will attach a compiled version of the original program here (requires the .NET framework).

Tell me if the compiled executable works.

doesn't work at all.

i pressed refresh when it was still at the start game screen

Did you try the executable that I attached?

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Originally posted by phalanxii
Did you try the executable that I attached?

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The .exe works, but only the first time also.

I really like that! A shame it only works one time, then it's useless...

nice phalanxii, i have some extra nice things for my winmines trainer if you want to add them pm me

Hmmm.....
Play me and ill show you a true champion

Can sum1 help me with this script?

i started game
did /msfspy
pressed refresh
and no map was showed

is this an msn messenger 8.5 script or ... ?

here you got pic, maybe it helps

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6592/msfspyzl2.jpg

pls help me

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Originally posted by Half-Dead
Can sum1 help me with this script?

i started game
did /msfspy
pressed refresh
and no map was showed

is this an msn messenger 8.5 script or ... ?

here you got pic, maybe it helps

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6592/msfspyzl2.jpg

pls help me

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Known problems:

    * msfSpy stops working after the first game or so. (This also happens in the original source code.)
    * Map is detected and drawn, but the data bears no correlation with the actual mines' locations. (In the case of Chris4.)

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pal, take a look at my question


the first time he dont work, second time he dont work, HE NEVER WORKS (here)

and i already tryed those things but still dont work ...

got an new option?

how work? help plz.

thnx for the msfspy  but still work only once a newer version ? or ?

To everybody who is having problems with the script: I cannot guarantee that it works with the latest version of WLM. I last tested it with version 8.1, and even then, it would only work occassionally.

Also: I did not write the original source code (this was written by Magic Rabbits). The original program was written in C# and it requires the .NET framework to work (you can download this original executable from the first post).

I simply translated this source code to a Messenger Plus! Live Script. Because the script runs from within the WLM process, my script does not require the .NET framework. However, it does exactly the same thing as the original C# program.

That being said, I have no spare time with school about to begin. Therefore, I will not continue to develop this script any further.

If anyone would like to have a go at fixing this script for later versions of WLM, by all means go ahead.

Until then, you will have to make do with practising on the Minesweeper game that comes with Windows in order to beat your friends.

Hello folks


the problem for the script is, it searches in the wrong
area of the memory. im not an expert at reverse engineering
though i have done some in the past but,

line 16 in the msfSpy.JS (the plsc file is actually a zip file,
open it up with winzip or winrar and extract the content)
bears this line:

        while(Address < 0x7fff0000) {

which searches in the memory address of 0X7fff0000 of
the current process (msnmsgr.exe) and tries to locate
an array in the size of 0x4000 ( 16384 decimal ) and
scans the content of such an array. if someone manages
to find the correct address the script has to scan,
it may finds the propper array

if you have made it working, i would be tremendously happy
if you could drop me a line. thanks folks ^^

herrkaleun@hotmail.com

any updates ???  i would highly appreciate

This should work without problems. Keep in mind I didn't originally write the code I just improved it to work.

it's working here

works for me good job matty

Wow, can't wait to test it.

Doesn't work here. I had to win the old fashioned way

Using 8.5 patched.

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Originally posted by Chancer
Wow, can't wait to test it.

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Originally posted by Eddie

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Originally posted by Chancer
Wow, can't wait to test it.

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Test it? Look at matty's post, hes released it lol.

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Ok guys I need you to play around with this version. I did some testing and the memory size enlarges after 2 games which would cause the previous script to not detect the game. Therefore I altered the code quite a bit hoping that this will do it .

Let me know how it goes if there are any bugs.

It's not working here. It can't find the map.
Is it Vista compatible?

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Originally posted by Chancer
It's not working here. It can't find the map.
Is it Vista compatible?

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I have test update msgplus
restart my computer
download new version
but its steel dosent work!
whats wrong?
I press the refresh bottom but "map 1" never came up

plz help!

It does not work in Vista. I have to try and figure out why.

However I have found a memory leak in the game which causes problems with detecting the new games that is why previous versions worked once because after a game or so the memory would jump. Bad Microsoft...

It does not work in Vista. I have to try and figure out why.

However I have found a memory leak in the game which causes problems with detecting the new games that is why previous versions worked once because after a game or so the memory would jump. Bad Microsoft...



okej
but when can you fix this?

can't you fix the msfspy.exe, i liked that it was good but only worked 1 time, can't you fix it so it works all the time?

matty, can u give me instructions on how to use ur program?
im not that good with computers
so i click on ur attachment and then what?

First time I used it it worked, but second time the map didn't come up when i used MsfSpy and I refreshed several times.

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Originally posted by family.guy123
matty, can u give me instructions on how to use ur program?
im not that good with computers
so i click on ur attachment and then what?

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Originally posted by phalanxii
Instructions:

• 1. Open a game with a friend.
  2. Type "/msfSpy".
  3. Refresh the map list.
  4. Select a map.
  5. Start cheating.

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Originally posted by iLemonTea
First time I used it it worked, but second time the map didn't come up when i used MsfSpy and I refreshed several times.

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So Matty... are their any new versions coming out?

Does anyone know about newer versions which work ?

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Originally posted by matty

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Originally posted by family.guy123
matty, can u give me instructions on how to use ur program?
im not that good with computers
so i click on ur attachment and then what?

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Originally posted by phalanxii
Instructions:

• 1. Open a game with a friend.
  2. Type "/msfSpy".
  3. Refresh the map list.
  4. Select a map.
  5. Start cheating.

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Like I said I am not the original author just was attempting to make it work.

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Originally posted by iLemonTea
First time I used it it worked, but second time the map didn't come up when i used MsfSpy and I refreshed several times.

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This is because of the memory leak within the game itself it is hard to detect the game in this case. As I write this I am thinking of ways to predict the next possible memory size as it increases with each game. It has been awhile since I debugged the game so I would have to go back to the drawing board again.

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This is going to be near impossible to resolve because of the memory leak. I am thinking of alternate methods but we will have to see.

can you make one which works with the latest versions of MSN ... i know you have other problems and stuff, but is there a stable release which works for 8.5/9.0(beta)?

or are there any older versions of msn on which this works

All versions of Windows Live Messenger are affected by the memory leak of the game. This also doesn't work in Windows Vista.

doesnt work in vista?

that sucks T-T
ain't there any way to make this work in vista cause when i used it the first time on vista it worked

When I get around to it I will take a look again. I wasn't the original developer I just attempted to make it work but came across quite a few issues.

Currently I have a lot of home renovations on the go so sit tight and be paitent.

Where do I type that "/msfspy" stuff?   

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Originally posted by Zarach
Where do I type that "/msfspy" stuff?   

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I did that, but then the one I played the game with saw it (I guess), but maybe it doesn't show up for them?

Edit:

I Figured it out.

are there any improvements in the spy? or do we need to wait longer?

No offense but it is going to take a miracle to make it work 100% the way Windows Live Messenger is currently developed. You have to realize that with a memory leak it isn't as easy to develop.

And I have a much larger script to finish developing first before I tackle any side projects.

Wow brilliant, thank u

i know im being a pain in the ass but are you still planning on making this?

it might be easier in wlm 9 if they fix the memory leak

You might want to use CookieRevised's ReloadScript() function to solve the 1st problem..?

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Originally posted by SmokingCookie
You might want to use CookieRevised's ReloadScript() function to solve the 1st problem..?

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So the script is fine, but the game's code sucks? (simply put)

yes which is why it could be fixed in the next release of wlm but it may not be

couple of thing.

1. where and how do i put / execute the msfSpy2.plsc file ?
2. after i execute the file and open msfSpy.exe and write /msfSpy at the dialoge box, my friend can see this and there is not much room for imagination in order to understand what im tring to do , isnt so obvious ?

You need to install Messenger Plus Live first. You can get it from here. Once that is installed your contact will not see the "/msfSpy".

1. is there a solution for the issue that it is working only in the  first game  ?

2. is it all the time stop working after first game or there is times when it continue to work ?

Is there any update on this script or is it totally dead now?

It's probably dead, until the final release of WLM 14.

   
Hey msgplus ..
I have encountered a new problem with this script.
I start the game up and go start playing and turn the program. so it does not work ..

I do not know if it is true that we should start the game first and then start it up when it comes to "Start"

I do not know if you can help me because I am right again!

/ / Mikkel - Denmark

I have a workaround that may resolve the issue in XP but the Vista thing I am a bit stumped on. I think it has to do with specific access in the process but that shouldn't matter as the process isn't being written to from another it is all internal. So we will see.

For all the coders who understand about memory
The memory size that the game is stored in is 0x5000. It increases by 0x1000 each time. Therefore:

js code:

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if(MEMORY_BASIC_INFORMATION.ReadDWORD(16) === MEM_COMMIT && (MEMORY_BASIC_INFORMATION.ReadDWORD(12) % 0x1000 === 0) ) {
    ....
}

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Will msfSpy soon be wanna working for vista?

Well after a couple hours of coding and bugging my friends to test and basically let me win I have a fully functioning version on both Windows XP and Windows Vista.

The next version I release will hopefully be multi-threaded so that it doesn't interfere with the Messenger process.

Well anyways enough babbling. Here it is.

Cheers all! And keep in mind I didn't originally write the script or the original source. I am just modifying it for better functionality.

For those interested this is the logic in the code to determine if we should check the memory location or not

js code:

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if ( MEMORY_BASIC_INFORMATION.ReadDWORD(16) == MEM_COMMIT && ( MEMORY_BASIC_INFORMATION.ReadDWORD(12) >= 0x4000 && MEMORY_BASIC_INFORMATION.ReadDWORD(12) <= 0xA000 && MEMORY_BASIC_INFORMATION.ReadDWORD(12) % 0x1000 === 0 ) ) {
    if ( CheckMemory( Address, MEMORY_BASIC_INFORMATION, false ) === true ) c++;
}

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Well, thanks to you and your friends, I s'ppose?

double clicking on the plsc file opens it in notepad. soi changed it to always open in windows live.

still when i type /msfspy just sends it to my contact?

any help

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Originally posted by crabbyx
double clicking on the plsc file opens it in notepad. soi changed it to always open in windows live.

still when i type /msfspy just sends it to my contact?

any help

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You need to have Messenger Plus! Live. If you do then reinstall it because the file association somehow became corrupted.

sorted, thanks you lot

Hello,

Because of my quite bad english level, I hardly understand how I can fix the fact that we can only use the software once.

Could someone explain me in a simple way please, I can't find any solution in French !!

Many Thanks

Jerome

Hello Jerome,

Well, never mind your English, it's good (and I've seen worse).

As far as my knowledge stretches, the problem of being able to use the script only once has been fixed, one of te last posts by Matty has the fixed script attached.

Ok, that was the one I used, and I still have this problem, I can only play once to test i t and then nothing...

I'm runnning Win Xp, MP!L...

Any help ?


Thanks for your answer SmokingCookie

EDIT : It's working now, Thanks for your help, I just had to reinstall my whole MSN, not only MP!L !

Hey.

I follow the instructions, and well, it comes up with 'We found 0 total map(s)'.

So now I don't know what to do. Any help?

can ne1 help me .. im so confused .. when i download the file form the first post it says the file is unknown so i cant even open it.. i really need this hack to.. can ne 1 explain to me how to make this thing work?

By installing Messenger Plus! Live?

Yeah mine worked for the 1st time and now when i click the refresh bit for a map to come up, theres nothing =(
Please help me

If you close the conversation and try again does this work?

I guess I need to write a better method of detecting this.

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Originally posted by matty
If you close the conversation and try again does this work?

I guess I need to write a better method of detecting this.

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Originally posted by matty
If you close the conversation and try again does this work?

I guess I need to write a better method of detecting this.

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You need to finish Screenshot Sender 5, first off.

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Matty i have a question about the tool.
So basically i just install the script and before clicking start, I run /msfspy?

What do i  do next?

Aaron

Start the game, run the command, search for a map and then cheat away.

I Have A Problem :

Where To Type /msfspy

Whereeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Wtf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Where To Type /msfspy

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In The Chat Box In MSN..
I Need To Type /msfspy
What Will Happen Then........

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Originally posted by mario222
In The Chat Box In MSN..
I Need To Type /msfspy
What Will Happen Then........

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Originally posted by phalanxii
Instructions:

1. Open a game with a friend.
2. Type "/msfSpy".
3. Refresh the map list.
4. Select a map.
5. Start cheating.

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When I Type /msfspy in the chat box... and press enter
nothing happen
i press refresh...
but i dont see 1 map

1. You don't need doubles
2. Has the game started beforeyou type /msfSpy?

Yes The Game Started Then I Typed /msfspy

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Originally posted by mario222
Yes The Game Started Then I Typed /msfspy

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I Need To Type /msfspy When The Game Load....OR nOT??

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Originally posted by phalanxii
Instructions:

1. Open a game with a friend.
2. Type "/msfSpy".
3. Refresh the map list.
4. Select a map.
5. Start cheating.

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Thx You Very Much Dude!!!!!!!!!!!! XDDDDDDDDDD
You The Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD

Okay, First off. be more clear & organized.

Someone tell me.
WHICH FILE DO I DOWNLOAD for windows vista> messenger plus?

I see like 4 different files to be downloaded.

& Second it continues on saying 0 maps found.

Dosent work at all

Sure it does.

Make sure you have the one from this post: matty's reply to [Release] msfSpy (Minesweeper Flags Spy)

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Originally posted by matty
This should work without problems. Keep in mind I didn't originally write the code I just improved it to work.

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Originally posted by matty
Sure it does.

Make sure you have the one from this post: matty's reply to [Release] msfSpy (Minesweeper Flags Spy)

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Originally posted by matty

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Originally posted by matty
Sure it does.

Make sure you have the one from this post: matty's reply to [Release] msfSpy (Minesweeper Flags Spy)

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The one from the post I linked to...

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It is a bit sketchy at the moment it needs to be improved greatly upon. Would really benefit from it being multi threaded.

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Originally posted by matty
It is a bit sketchy at the moment it needs to be improved greatly upon. Would really benefit from it being multi threaded.

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It works with Vista but its not 100% flawless. There are issues caused by the memory leak that I tried to code for but to fix it will put even more strain on the system. Hence why it needs to be multi threaded.

I open /msfSpy i refresh when it loads but it dont find map why??
there is 4/10 possibility to find map, because i have found but..
plz answer me

Hi, when I refresh the script it gives a error..


Lol nvm!

I think you can just click Yes (the "Ja" button)

This is not an error, but a warning, telling you that it will take some time to refresh the map.

Does this script still works ?

I can not find the map !!!!!!!
Furthermore, the button''arrow''is blank! simply has no button!

when I press the refresh it does not find any map, anyone know what can be?
I use MSN version 2009.

please help

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eu não consigo achar o mapa!!!!!!!
além do mais, o botão da ''seta'' está em branco!!!   simplesmente não tem botão!!

quando aperto o refresh ele não acha mapa nenhum, alguem sabe o que pode ser?
eu utilizo MSN  versão 2009.

por favor ajudem

Hello,

The program runs but not correctly, seen the maps appear wrong.

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Originally posted by Bernaagr
Hello,

The program runs but not correctly, seen the maps appear wrong.

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Originally posted by Bernaagr
Hello,

The program runs but not correctly, seen the maps appear wrong.

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