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Also, didn't MsgPlus use to have an option to disable sending statistics? The URL that NOD32 blocks seems to send usage statistics.

Oh, and there's a new MsgPlus installer, v4.85.1.386. No changelog.

The new release resolves eset nod32 blocked messenger plus 4.85. Apparently, the detection of win32/adware.cidhelp was caused by the installer downloading version 3.63 if no version of Windows Live Messenger was detected, but Windows Messenger (that comes bundled with Windows XP) was installed. Since version 3.63 still contained the Circle Development adware, the program flagged the new installer as well.

The new installer asks you to download a compatible version of Windows Live Messenger instead. Moreover, the download of version 3.63 was also adjusted to remove the Circle Development sponsor program.

A clarifying image, showing the old version on top and the new one below:


(image by Menthix)

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Originally posted by Tochjo

(image by Menthix)

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The latter should really have a cancel button...

In addition to blocking download.msgpluslive.net NOD32 now also started labeling 4.85.1.386 (the fixed one, see above screenshot) as a variant of Win32/MessengerPlus potentially unwanted application. NOD32 - v.5360 (20100812) added Win32/MessengerPlus to ThreatSense.

Earlier today this version (which was released August 8) wasn't identified as anything yet. Guess it at least is a little better than win32/adware.cidhelp, but it is still not making any sense.

Eset, get of your powertrip .

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Originally posted by Menthix
Eset, get of your powertrip

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Esset don't care for there customers no more

I just download the update and when it completes the NOD says that Find a Virus and the download never finish :l
Hope tha NOd fix it soon

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Originally posted by alvarorojas4
I just download the update and when it completes the NOD says that Find a Virus and the download never finish :l
Hope tha NOd fix it soon

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Nod32 will not be fixing it any time soon. You will need to disable Nod32 download and install Messenger Plus! then enable Nod32.

Small update:

• MalwareBytes has confirmed the latest release is completely clean and removed the Plus! site from their blacklist.
  
• Eset stopped blocking download.msgpluslive.net in NOD32. Not sure when, must have been over the weekend or early today. Using Update 5369 (20100816).
  
• The latest Messenger Plus! 3 (3.63.1.148, released August 9 2010) is considered clean by NOD32 and all other scanners.

AFAIK that only leaves the current version (4.85.1.386, released August 8 2010) as being identified as "as a variant of Win32/MessengerPlus potentially unwanted application", while all other scanners don't see any problem with it. I don't see why Eset would still have a problem with Plus!. CiD isn't there. They already unblocked download.msgpluslive.net. And nobody, including anti-adware apps, seems to have a problem with the current Conduit/Ask.com sponsor packages. Perhaps they forgot about Win32/MessengerPlus when they were removing the download.msgpluslive.net block.
Oh, and certain older Plus! versions are still identified as win32/adware.cidhelp, but nobody should have a reason to use those anyway, so that should be ok.

EDIT: Actually, it seems MalwareBytes was a bit lazy in lifting the ban. Let's hope they completely lift it soon.
EDIT2: MalwareBytes stopped flagging Messenger Plus! (and the site) completely.