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msnmsgr.exe

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  • Properties:
  • System Process: Yes
  • Background Process: No
  • Application Process:Yes
  • Common Path:
    C:\ Program Files\ MSN Messenger\
  • Uses Network:No
  • Uses Internet:Yes
Description:

The file msnmsgr.exe is the main process of the online chat client MSN Messenger. This program presents a number of features such as real-time file transfer and download, voice chat via a microphone or headset, customizable screen layout, and an option for loading games. Apart from these features, MSN Messenger has the well-known capabilities for instant messaging, access to chatrooms, and an easy-to-use contact list. This software is developed by Microsoft Corporation and is bundled with most of the versions of the Windows OS.

After the user has successfully installed the MSN Messenger program, the file msnmsgr.exe will be located in C:\ Program Files\ MSN Messenger\. The process msnmsgr.exe loads once the user starts the said online chat software. The main purpose of the msnmsgr.exe process is to load the main window of MSN Messenger where the user can view his list of contacts and access the various features presented by the menu bar. To perform this function, the file msnmsgr.exe interacts with a number of processes such as activeplus.exe, loadqm.exe, msndc.exe, msniasvc.exe, and trayclnt.exe. While the file msnmsgr.exe is running in the system, it makes use of around 400 kb worth of RAM resources. Furthermore, the process msnmsgr.exe is tagged as an application since it loads the main visible window of MSN Messenger. The process msnmsgr.exe does not make use of a network environment, although obviously, since it is part of an Internet chatting software, the computer it is installed on should have reliable access to the World Wide Web. The process msnmsgr.exe is not required by the computer to operate; however, the user must not remove or modify the said file as it is a critical component especially if he uses MSN Messenger.

Moving on, for easier access, tThe file msnmsgr.exe has a shortcut either on the desktop or on the start menu. However, if such a shortcut is not available, the user can create one by going to the aforementioned exact location of the msnmsgr.exe process, right-clicking on the file, clicking on the Send To submenu, and then clicking on the Desktop (create shortcut) item.

Additional msnmsgr.exe Info:

Part of: MSN Messenger, Author URL: http:// www.microsoft.com/, File Created by: Microsoft Corporation

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