MSN Messenger Service - msmsgs.exe

Seems to be automatically installed with Windows XP but is only useful if you use MSN Messenger.
Windows XP doesn't allow you to remove it's MSN Message program very easily. You actually need to run this program and select the option not to use this program on Startup.

Running Outlook Express will also put this back in your startup programs. To disable this "feature", you'll want to go into the Outlook Express Tools /Options and uncheck the option "Automatically log on to Windows Messenger". If you find that this option doesn't exist, your best bet will be to go to your Startup Programs and disable the feature there.

  • Safe
  • Safe to remove


  • Microsoft