Windows Messenger 5.1

Windows Messenger 5.1

by Microsoft Corporation

What is Windows Messenger 5.1?

Windows Messenger 5.1 is software application developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is most commonly found on computers running Microsoft Windows XP with nearly 95.29% of installations running this operating system. Windows Messenger 5.1's installer is typically 3.00 MB in size and installs around 10 files. The most common release is 5.1.0715 with 77.75% of all installations currently using this version.

Windows Messenger 5.1 is most popular in Germany with 65.36% of installations residing in this country.

When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Windows Messenger 5.1 is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Windows Messenger 5.1?

Microsoft Windows Messenger enables users to engage in real-time communication with others who are also signed in to the same instant messaging service. It supports messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing. It is compatible with the Windows operating system and allows users to connect with their contacts using Windows Messenger.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • Msmsgs.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Messenger\Msmsgs.exe'.

Startup Entries

Registry entries:
  • Msmsgs.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'MSMSGS' and executes as "C:\Program Files1\MESSEN~1\Msmsgs.exe" /background.

Software Details

URL:
https://www.microsoft.com
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Messenger\
Uninstaller:
MsiExec.exe /I{D1E44702-21F5-4918-B8A3-6D126D5BD33C}
Size:
3.00 MB
Language:
German

Windows Messenger 5.1 Executable Details

Primary executable:
msmsgs.exe
Name:
Windows Messenger 5.1
Path:
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
MD5:
fdea7ca00119d9d6c834f98da8a771a8
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Windows Messenger 5.1
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
c71979645eca4d691f8a36b5fadef921
DLL
f4e05e8c5c7e948a201bc573412d2f7d
DLL
d5e98e14dd0fc04539a77641bf8915da
DLL
1ff80ebe5082a13d02253b415aa26f60
DLL
c59a20c591d5d564494d55eacb42a01c
EXE
9b3b16cfb6583877299a62481a561fab
EXE
fdea7ca00119d9d6c834f98da8a771a8
DLL
356d2c67bc8528eeef2de3bc45c57193
DLL
03b7016d0eb1102b0f4e4d6273fd810d
DLL
c4beba02bd5620e9516a5ddfe161b745