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networknazi
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O.P. RE: Emails @msgplus.net available again!
yo. thought that you should know, i have MS Anti-Spyware Beta1 installed. BT'ing it, and it threw an alarm even when opted to not install the Promotional Material.

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Image maybe unavailiable for a couple of hours. have to wait for my local copy and the imagesrv running copy to synchronise

- NetworkNazi


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: Moderate
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.

About Adware Bundler: A Bundler is a software program that installs adware on your computer either with your permission or without. Most of the software classified as a bundler requires that the adware program(s) be installed in order for the actual software to complete installation or run. In addition in most cases if the adware is removed the software will seize to function as well.

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01-24-2005 12:23 AM
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