MSMGS.EXE

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Hello
I'm having problems with performance that I have traced to "MSMGS.EXE" --
which is taking a hit at my pc about every minute to every other minute.

This is NOT the MSN messenger, but I had read somewhere that it possibly was
part of a pesky, moderately severe worm.

I have "goggled" it, but all I can get are various forums discussing it,
some as far back as 2002, but no real mention of how to get rid of it.

I have tried virus scans with 3 types of virus scanners, and still can't get
rid of it, some scans didn't even recognize it.

I tried an independent "search", and it does not show up.

I would greatly appreciate any help or suggestions on this.

----Thanks----
25or6to4

 

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ADDENDUM: I have even tried msconfig and blocking it from there, but it
still shows up.

 

[Guest]

ADDENDUM: I have even tried msconfig and blocking it from there, but it still
shows up.

And something else I have happened upon, don't know if it goes along with
the other problem or not, but trying to give as much info as I can to the
help post.
I ran a Norton Windows scan, and there were 10 incidents with various
references, where problems were found ---- but they all referred to this:
"Details -- Missing Program Files that may alter or interfere with
performance of your computer:
cannot access a necessary file "msvcr8.dll" ---
and the 10 incidences were referring to:
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727"

Norton was unable to repair these on its scan, and I have noticed at times
when I restart the pc, that I am getting a message regarding possible
programs having to do with the Drive "refer to your owner's manual for
details", but it does allow the pc to restart. I have done chkdsk's but
sometimes that statement still shows up.

I guess I'm through now -- LOL -- Just wanted to give as much background as
possible.

Thanks all
25or6to4

 

[Guest]

How did you trace it MSMGS.EXE and if its not MS Messenger, what is it?

 

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Ceylia

Thanks for your reply ....
MSMGS.EXE is a pesky worm that constantly hits the pc and slows down and
alters the performance of pc.
Dogpile or Google it for further info.