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hkBattousai
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I downloaded and tried to install new WLM 2009 beta compitable version one hour ago. During installation my anti-virus software (Up-to-date Kapersky) gave this warning message. The message says that "C:\Program Files\Circle Development\uninstall.exe" is a virus. Indeed that directory contains nothing but that "uninstall.exe" file, and is very suspicious.

I didn't suspect Messenger Plus for that virus warning at that time. When I opened WLM, there was no change, I didn't see any of the Messenger Plus features or buttons on the window. I was about to report this by opening a topic like "No change after installation", but decided to give it a try once more before doing that. (Note that, I did my other jobs during this one hour period, but didn't have any virus activity reported). During my second installation attempt, I received this same virus warning window, and I suspect Messenger Plus now.

Is there an explanation for this issue? Can this be doing of the sponsor program (I selected to install it during installation)?
11-27-2008 06:58 PM
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RE: "Virus found" message during installation
Where did you download Messenger Plus! Live from? Some anti-viruses detect Messenger Plus!'s optional sponsor program as a virus when it infact is not.
11-27-2008 07:36 PM
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O.P. RE: "Virus found" message during installation
Downloaded it from here, its official website.

WLM Version:
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Messenger Plus version: 4.70.334

The page where I downloaded Messenger Plus from:
http://www.msgpluslive.net/download/


I have also tried not installing sponsor program. Still there's no change. This is also another problem.
11-27-2008 07:49 PM
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RE: "Virus found" message during installation
If you don't install the version 4.79 of plus!, it won't work on WLM9 ;)
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11-27-2008 08:32 PM
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hkBattousai
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Originally posted by blessedguy
If you don't install the version 4.79 of plus!, it won't work on WLM9 ;)
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Oh my bad, I don't believe that I installed the wrong version... :$:P
It works now, thank you. :)

But that virus issue must be solved.
Even the name of the trojan is clearly stated by the anti-virus software.
11-27-2008 08:51 PM
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RE: "Virus found" message during installation
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Originally posted by blessedguy
If you don't install the version 4.79 of plus!, it won't work on WLM9 ;)
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Oh my bad, I don't believe that I installed the wrong version... :$:P
It works now, thank you. :)

But that virus issue must be solved.
Even the name of the trojan is clearly stated by the anti-virus software.
The easy way out would be to not installed the sponsor program (which is just adware, not a trojan).
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11-27-2008 09:04 PM
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RE: "Virus found" message during installation
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Even the name of the trojan is clearly stated by the anti-virus software.
Each anti virus will give it their own name. Unless it is a widespread one then they call it usually the same. It isn't a virus or trojan. No need to be worried. The sponsor is developed by Circle Dev but is completly stripped down unlike a lot of spyware and such.
11-27-2008 09:26 PM
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I installed today and this is what I got

http://cid-f9d3dfbda87e3260.skydrive.live.com/sel...x/Public/C2Lop.jpg

.jpg File Attachment: C2Lop.jpg (38.65 KB)
This file has been downloaded 108 time(s).
01-10-2009 01:00 AM
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I installed today and this is what I got

http://cid-f9d3dfbda87e3260.skydrive.live.com/sel...x/Public/C2Lop.jpg

Great... Did you actually read the thread?
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