How to Remove the MSN Virus Manually
The MSN Virus is a relatively new infection that hits your computer through the MSN Messenger. While talking to someone, you will receive a message in that same window asking you to check out a picture and providing a link to it. The virus is released once you click on the link. Then, this same message will be sent to everyone on your friends list. Thankfully, there is an easy process by which you can manually remove this MSN virus and relieve yourself of the problem.
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Instructions
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Close your MSN Messenger application.
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Go to "Start" and click on "Run." This will bring up a command line.
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Type "msconfig" and press "Enter" on your keyboard. This will bring up a window with a few tabs on the top.
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Click on the tab that's marked "Start Up."
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Look for a line that reads "MSN Messenger," with a check box next to it. Uncheck that box.
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Click "OK" in the same window. This action will prompt you to restart your computer. Click "No."
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Press Ctrl, Shift and Esc at the same time. This will bring up the Task Manager window.
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Locate the "MsgSpread" entry and click on it.
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Click "End Task" in the same window.
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Go to "Start" and Click on "My Computer."
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Double-click your C: drive.
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Locate the folder named "Messenger Service Received Files." Double-click it.
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Locate the file named "IC1234(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1).exe" and right-click on it. Select "Delete" from the drop-down menu.
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Go to "Recycle Bin" on your desktop and right-click on it. This will bring up a drop-down menu.
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Click "Empty Bin."
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Restart your computer.
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