Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

7.5.0324 33.33%
7.5.0311 33.33%
7.0.0820 33.33%

msnmsgr.exe

MSN Messenger by Microsoft

Remove msnmsgr.exe
Version:   7.0.0820
MD5:   4083f6ae131d51734a85bdf815442826
SHA1:   a7d4633ef5991191ac50839d58f13062d98223e1
SHA256:   a1f4faf54370b148b5198b6d5b319db2691c1c2e0e33e2dbba7d9ad8c6dd3202

Overview

msnmsgr.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked.

DetailsDetails

File name:msnmsgr.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:MSN Messenger
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\msn messenger\msnmsgr.exe
File version:7.0.0820
Size:6.54 MB (6,856,704 bytes)
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'MsnMsgr' → "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 66.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Egypt installs about 33.33% of MSN Messenger.
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