MSN Messenger 6.1
Overview
MSN Messenger 6.1 is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 6.1.0207, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 4.86 MB (5,097,984 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 59% of users of MSN Messenger come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\msn messenger
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{ABEB838C-A1A7-4C5D-B7E1-8B4314600207}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.86 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by MSN Messenger 6.1
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custsat.dll - Microsoft(R) MSN (R) Communications System (custsat)
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msgsc.dll - Messenger (Messenger Service)
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msgslang.dll - Messenger Language Specific Resources--English
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msnmsgr.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- msnmsgr.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'msnmsgr' and executes as "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
msnmsgr.exe |
Memory: | 6.29 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0001405045% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00009171% | |
User CPU: | 0.00004879% | |
I/O reads/min: | 3 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
How do I remove MSN Messenger?
You can uninstall MSN Messenger from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program MSN Messenger 6.1, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove MSN Messenger.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 86%
Win 7 (SP1) 14%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
86.21% |
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Windows 7 |
13.79% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
86.21% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
10.34% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
3.45% |
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Geography
58.97% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
58.97% |
Germany |
15.38% |
United Kingdom |
5.13% |
SN |
2.56% |
Belgium |
2.56% |
Sweden |
2.56% |
Romania |
2.56% |
Iran |
2.56% |
Netherlands |
2.56% |
DK |
2.56% |
Canada |
2.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
26.09% |
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Intel |
21.74% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
17.39% |
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American Megatrends |
13.04% |
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Lenovo |
4.35% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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Toshiba |
4.35% |
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Sahara |
4.35% |
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Medion |
4.35% |
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Common models |
VIA K7VT4APro |
4.00% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7318 |
4.00% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7048 |
4.00% |
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MEDIONPC MS-6714 |
4.00% |
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HP Compaq dx2300 Microtow... |
4.00% |
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FUJITSU SIEMENS K Series |
4.00% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com