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Question by aldboomer
Submitted on 8/27/2003
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could anyone tell me what MSMGT.exe  is????
I have it on my computer.. and am thinking it is a virus...it will not let me delete the file.  
So,if anyone has any information for me..it would be greatly appreciated!
aldboomer7@msn.com


Answer by Paul
Submitted on 8/31/2003
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Go to this link. I found it by searching for "trojan" and "msgmt.exe".  http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=description&virus_k=100534

 

Answer by Piccoloivan
Submitted on 9/4/2003
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Thank you very much for the information ;) I've this trojan too, and I didn't know what that was....

 

Answer by urbs
Submitted on 9/5/2003
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MSMGT.exe - a Spyware or MemoryMeter.....I really don`t know which it is. Nevertheless the software "Search&Destroy" removed it from my harddisc. You can download this software for free from: www.tomcoyote.org/spybot
-chow, Urbs

 

Answer by Urbs
Submitted on 9/7/2003
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MSMGT.EXE can be safely classified as new Total Velocity foistware.

It creates 'hidden' ftp connection on port 21 to:
66.159.219.200
DSL Extreme Network, aka; Total Velocity

There is an entry in Add/remove which does absolutely nothing  
'MS T Media-Display'

If you haven't done so yet, kill the 'run'; entry with hijackthis, delete the file itself and to clean up you can load regedit
Start/run regedit
Expand:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
And delete the 'MSMGT' sub -folder.

Run SpyBot again when done to clean the remains.
It does add these values as well:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\htmlfile\CLSID "Config"

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\htmlfile\CLSID "GUID"

Which SpyBot had trouble with probably because that file was in use and/or unidentified.


 

Answer by pcdoctor
Submitted on 9/8/2003
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I sent that file to Symantec and got this response.

filename: D:\flood\MSMGT.exe
machine: PETER
result: This file is infected with Adware.MemoryMeter

Developer notes:
D:\flood\MSMGT.exe is non-repairable threat.  Please delete this file and replace it if neccessary.  

 

Answer by me
Submitted on 9/17/2003
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I had that, too.

Often, I would get a Zone-Alarm notice that msmgt.exe wanted to access the internet.

I tried deleting the file (in /windows/msmgt.exe) and my computer said I couldn't because it was being used by Windows.

So, I right-clicked on the file and clicked "uninstall with Unistaller." I have McAffee's Uninstaller on my machine. I uninstalled all of their other products, but I like that one.

Anyway, it uninstalled MSMGT.EXE and rebooted my computer. Poof! MSMGT. EXE was gone! I then ran Norton System Doctor and it cleaned up a couple of things the Uninstaller left behind.

It seems that this has stopped another problem I was having. Often, when I pushed CTRL-ALT-DEL, I would see a program called lexplore (LEXPLORE, not IEXPLORE). Whenever it was running, my computer slowed down and I had to reboot a couple of times a day. Sometimes, I couldn't even reboot and had to turn my computer off. I no longer get "iexplore" since getting rid of MSMGT.EXE.

Were the 2 related???

I hope the people at Total Velocity have their Scrotums rot away and the balls get squished on the floor. I have wasted over 20 hours getting rid of this problems. This is the same kind of people that molest children.

 

Answer by misha
Submitted on 9/27/2003
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Please could anyone tell me? I got same one MSMGT.EXE...everytime I opened my computer, Norton security is opened. so disgusting! I tried to uninstall by control panel. But did not work at all. I read your answers but not sure. Please help me!!

 

Answer by Mirjam
Submitted on 9/28/2003
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How can you get it away?

 

Answer by rocker
Submitted on 9/28/2003
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to get rid of this msmgt file you must goto windows search all files put MSMGT in and let it search your hard drive it should come up with 2 files delete the bottom one first or the top one then you have to reboot your computer goto c/drive and look down the page till you see the file called MSMGT now you should be able to delete it if not let me know

 

Answer by misha
Submitted on 9/29/2003
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Dear rocker. yeah I found MSMGT.EXE and MSMGT.LGC and delete the MSMGT.LGC..And reboot my computer and went to C-drive and clicked and delete MSMGT.EXE but my computer said I couldn't because it was being used by Windows. What's going on..Could you tell me again please?

 

Answer by rocker
Submitted on 9/29/2003
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so you found the 2 files deleted the one it lets you delete and you still have one file left on the c/drive make sure everythink is closed also rename the MSMGT file reboot again remeber what you name it then try removeing it again if that dont work it may be using the internet why you are trying remove it i use zone alarm to stop it connecting to the internet try that let me know

 

Answer by lyn311
Submitted on 9/30/2003
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I restarted in "safe mode" and was able to go into the windows folder and delete it.
I tried all the suggestions above first and nothing worked.
So far I have not noticed a problem in removing it this way.

 

Answer by hitman
Submitted on 10/1/2003
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I have followed the last persons advice I went into safe mode and deleted both. but ms t-media display still appears in my add/remove program in control panel.

my problem is that I am able to delete it from add/remove but the problem is that it keeps coming back every time I restart the computer. I need your help please.

also I have noticed that I get many pop up ads due to it. is this one of the side effects that people experience with it?

please any suggestions.

 

Answer by lyn311
Submitted on 10/1/2003
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hitman,
Did you delete the "ms t-media" display from the add/remove program while still in safe mode? I deleted mine while in safe mode and it did not come back. Try it both ways to see if either one will work for you.
Good Luck.

 

Answer by tgcsfo
Submitted on 10/1/2003
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Ok, another solution... This is quite simple but it works surprisingly well.  Find the file using the search function.  Change the name of the file, ie change msmgt.exe to msmgt.exr or something.  This will not disable it right away but may allow you to delete it.  If you can't delete it restart your computer, it will now be inactive and you should be able to delete it.  This has worked for me with other viruses so it's a good quick fix to try first.  Be sure to go to uninstall and remove all of it.  I also put it on my blocked list on Zone Alarm to prevent further intrusions.  

When will we be free of these jerks?!?!

 

Answer by hitman
Submitted on 10/1/2003
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Hello lyn311 and tgcsfo. I have gone into safe mode and removed it from the add/remove program. orgionally I had gone into safe mode and searched for two MSMGT files and deleleted them. things seem to be ok now.

but I don't understand what this ms tmedia display did. did it pop up windows of ads or did it do something else. I am interested to know. any ideas?

 

Answer by Poppy
Submitted on 10/5/2003
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Have a gold star. Restarting in Safe Mode worked a treat for getting rid of MSMGT. You've saved me hours of time.
Thanks to lyn311.

 

Answer by praratgl
Submitted on 10/6/2003
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another quick fix for msmgt.exe.
Adaware will remove it from registry
I added del c:\windows\msmgt.exe to my
autoexec.bat and rebooted. Will look for
other msmgt file.

 

Answer by Sunny
Submitted on 10/11/2003
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You maybe no need to restart your computer in safe mode to fix this problem, you can open your task manager, (ALT+DEL+CTRL and select the task manager), into the process page and find the MSMGT.exe, terminate it, and now, search the MSMGT and delete the finded files, and then go to the add/remove program to unistall ms_tmedia, things done.

 

Answer by beerworld
Submitted on 10/17/2003
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I also had Msmgt.exe....and found that I think I got rid of it using Norton Utilities...wipeinfo. At least it now allows me to use scandisk which it didn't before.

 

Answer by RIN
Submitted on 10/18/2003
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or restart the compuetr with a boot diskett
and go to DOS. Write into c:\windows
and just type
"del MSMGT.exe" and use Enter.

And after reboot
you can delete the "ms t-media" display from the add/remove program.

Also type "regedit" from Run
and seek for a string called MSMGT
When you find it, just delete the string.

 

Answer by RVFB
Submitted on 11/1/2003
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This may work. For Win98 systems:

Click - Start, Run
Type "msconfig"
When the Systems Configuration Utility comes up, click the tab - Startup
Scroll down till you see the file MSMGT
Uncheck this then exit, reboot.
You can now delete the file.
Search for more similar filenames and delete them.
Use a utility tool to clean your disk of all remnants of this file.

 

Answer by Keithg
Submitted on 11/1/2003
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Thanks RVFB; this worked for me and was so easy; it also enabled me to remove "cmesys.exe" and for the first time in yonks, I've been able to run scan disk and de-fragment the c drive without some unwanted intruder interfering.
Thanks again!

 

Answer by beerworld
Submitted on 11/8/2003
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What is cmesys.exe ?

 

Answer by baxter
Submitted on 11/10/2003
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cmesys.exe is part of gator that comes with kazaa from the gator corporation!!

 

Answer by panhandle24
Submitted on 11/16/2003
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tgcsfo,  the fix you suggested worked great.  My wife's machine got infected but our firewall blocked the bug from getting out.  your suggestion to change the extension worked great and after rebooting we were able to remove the file and spybot got the rest!!

 

Answer by TodoLáDentro
Submitted on 11/26/2003
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Great hint, tgcsfo. In my case it seems the problem's fixed. At least the pc didn't exploded. Yet.

 

Answer by lcabz
Submitted on 11/30/2003
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http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/library/tvhijacker/index.phtml

 

Answer by onescaredmeagan
Submitted on 12/24/2003
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recently I've been getting pushed off while I'm still on the Net.This has been happening to me every  time I surf.Does have the affect of the Memory Meter.Plus ,How do I delete the notification icon from my taskbar.I saw it in there today,it's in my past notifications list in the my taskbar.How do I take it off?

 

Answer by Mommy's Little Monster
Submitted on 12/26/2003
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If you ever see a new item on your taskbar----download the free SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY. It will tell you what problems are hosting onto your computer--virus, trojans, worms, hijackers, maliware, trackers...etc.

 

Answer by StratMattSeattle
Submitted on 12/28/2003
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I'm sure glad there are people like you guys out there who know how to get rid of this stuff!!  Thanks!

Here is also something I found at http://dbforums.com/arch/222/2003/11/894093 when I did a google search for "MS-T Media"


Sep 20 2003 7:32  [QUOTE][SIZE=1]Originally posted by Linda
I have not been able to find anything on the net regarding
this problem. Each time I start my Pc, a message pops up
that says me or one of the programs I'm using wants to
connect to c.centralmedia.ws. This message can pop up
dozens of times while I am working. I don't want this
junk and haven't added any programs that use this. Don't
know where it came from. HELP!

I have downloaded all updates for Windows, updated Norton
virus checker and then ran a system scan, even downloaded
and ran Spybot Search & Destroy. The message still comes
up. Thanks for any help you can give. [SIZE=1][/QUOTE]

DREYOUNG67:
THIS IS WHAT YOU DO FIRST..CLICK ON START BUTTON AND CLICK RUN.
NEXT TYPE IN MSCONFIG THEN ENTER YOU WILL BE IN THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU NOW CLICK THE START UP TAB LOOK FOR MSMGT UNCHECK THE BOX AND ENTER. YOUR COMPUTER WILL TELL YOU IT WILL SHUT DOWN CLICK OK.. NOW WHEN IT RESTART CLICK START AND CLICK RUN AGAIN TYPE IN REGEDIT CLICK EDIT TAB AT TOP OF PAGE THEN CLICK FIND TYPE IN BOX MSMGT THEN SEARCH..EVERYTHING THAT COMES UP CLICK YOUR RIGHT BUTTON ON MOUSE AND DELETE NOW HIT F3 BUTTON ON KEYBOARD AND IT WILL SEARCH AGAIN REPEAT UNTIL ALL IS DELETED ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FILE...OK START OVER FROM BEGINNING TO CHECK TO SEE IF ALL IS GONE...PROBLEM SOLVED

Dah
Nov 19 2003 4:52  Thanks to DREYOUNG67 with advice posted on 09-20-03 re this particularly irritating problem!
Solved in five minutes and totally eradicated, THANKS BUD!!!


 

Answer by ty
Submitted on 3/7/2004
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go into run and type msconfig....then click the startup tab and scroll until you find msmgt.....unclick and reboot then go into your windows folder and delete it

 

Answer by Sys Admin
Submitted on 6/22/2004
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Ctrl Alt Delete, locate the process and end it. Go into your C:\Windows Folder and delete.

 

Answer by solo
Submitted on 8/26/2004
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While working in network files and folders were automatically deleted,tell me the solution.

 

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