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Sonseeahray
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Hello! I use to use Messenger Plus! and loved it..
But, I downloaded a anti-spyware program and it said it contained adware/spyware, and was a medium threat to my computer.

Does this program contain spyware?? I really want to use this again, but my PC keeps saying it's spyware!

Any help? Thanks.

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02-25-2006 02:11 AM
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RE: Spyware ???
It contains an optional sponsor which is not spyware. It is classified as adware.

The adware consists of a browser toolbar, desktop icons, and new favorites. There is nothing harmful included with Messenger Plus!.

Take a look at:

Petition to save Messenger Plus!
The MSAS petition has been sent
Microsoft AntiSpyware steps back!

Search 'spyware'

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02-25-2006 02:47 AM
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But, wait...

I received an update when I had it, that said Messenger Plus! needed to be updated, and when it was finished, it left bad links and pictures all over my desktop..

What caused that?

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02-25-2006 02:53 AM
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RE: Spyware ???
You accidentally installed the sponsor.
Uninstall and reinstall and be careful and click no.
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02-25-2006 03:07 AM
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Oh...Ok..

But will my Microsoft Anti-Spyware still detect it as spyware/adware?

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Sonseeahray

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02-25-2006 03:10 AM
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RE: Spyware ???
Take a look to Matty's post, yes, MSAS will still detect Messenger Plus!, but only as adware not spyware

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02-25-2006 03:21 AM
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Thats a rip off.

I'm not allowed to install anything that Microsoft AntiSpyware detects as adware or spyware...

:( I'm really sad.

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RE: Spyware ???
Who's stopping you? Just add it to your ignore list and it won't detect it.
02-25-2006 03:59 AM
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Who's stopping you?

My parents.
But, adding it to the ignore list is a good idea.......
02-25-2006 04:00 AM
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Yes, and it detects the installer, not the exe itself.
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