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Should I remove MSN Messenger Packages?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
87% remove it13% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.77 days
347.15 days >
Average installed length: 182.40 days

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MSN Messenger Packages

What is MSN Messenger Packages?

This is a software bundle distributed through the InstallCore download manager. These packages may be ad-supported that include the original program as well as the included advertiser software which in some cases may include adware. This particular software is just an uninstaller that is designed to remove the bundled programs.

Form the publisher - "The downloader manages the entire download process of your software from start to finish. If any offers are accepted, the download manager will include a bundle uninstaller (named "[downloadname] Packages") that will help uninstall all the offers that were included with the download as a group instead of individually. We're able to offer free software because we are advertiser supported. When you download software, it gives our advertisers a chance to speak to you."

About  (from installCore)

Some of the advertisements you see in the installer are delivered by third parties who collect information through cookies, ip address, web beacons, and other technologies about your online activities, in order to understand your interests and deliver advertisements that are tailored to your interests.
Overview
  • Malware detected in the program
  • Known to include offers within the setup
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in MSN Messenger Packages.
uninstaller.exe (8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.124.56 ADWARE/InstallCore.Gen
Dr.Web 9.0.0.08 Adware.InstallCore.90
ESET-NOD32 8.9264 Win32/InstallCore.AZ
F-Prot v6.4.7.1.166 W32/InstallCore.W.gen
Rising Antivirus 23.00.65.14106 PE:Malware.XPACK-LNR/Heur!1.5594
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.24.3 BScope.P2P-Worm.Palevo
MSN Messenger Packages has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\0b1t1l2v1t1j1l\msn messenger packages
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\0B1T1L2V1T1J1L\MSN Messenger Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="MSN Messenger Packages" /AN="0B1T1L2V1T1J1L" /MBN=
Estimated size: 1.06 MB

Program filesFiles installed by MSN Messenger Packages

Program executable:uninstaller.exe (Malware detected)
Path:C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\0b1t1l2v1t1j1l\msn messenger packages\uninstaller.exe
MD5:8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53

How do I remove MSN Messenger Packages?

You can uninstall MSN Messenger Packages from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program MSN Messenger Packages, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove MSN Messenger Packages.
  4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win XP 6%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 87%
Keep it 13%
 
AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
182.40
Days

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 55.56%
Windows 10 27.78%
Windows Vista 11.11%
Windows XP 5.56%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 27.78%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.11%
Windows 8.1 11.11%
Windows 8 5.56%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.56%
Windows 7 Starter 5.56%

Distribution by countryGeography

40.00% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
  Brazil 40.00%
  United States 20.00%
  DK 15.00%
  France 10.00%
  Portugal 10.00%
  Italy 5.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 31.25%
Acer 25.00%
Lenovo 18.75%
Medion 12.50%
Sony 6.25%
ASUS 6.25%
Common models
LENOVO 20080 13.33%
Sony VPCEA20FB 6.67%
MEDION MS-7800 6.67%
Medion Akoya P7818 6.67%
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 6.67%
HP ProBook 4530s 6.67%

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