MessageSpy is a keylogger program that tracks and logs all online chat conversations. MessageSpy records IM chats by date, time, and by who participated in the chat.MessageSpy. Description from Vendor (Zemerick Software): “Message Spy logs both sides of all chat conversations made with AOL Instant Messenger. It is a small, light-weight program that can run unknowingly to the user.” MessageSpy Spyware is manually installed and stored data is encrypted on your computer. Data can only be decrypted by whoever installed MessageSpy.

SpyHunter’s Spyware Scanner is for spyware detection purposes only. If SpyHunter’s spyware
scanner detects MessageSpy on your PC, you’ve been infected with MessageSpy and we suggest you buy the full-version of SpyHunter to remove MessageSpy and other spyware threats.

MessageSpy - Manual Removal Instructions:

WARNING: MessageSpy manual detection and removal process is difficult. You’re required to access sensitive files in your machine. NOT recommended unless you’re an expert in this field.

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Stop MessageSpy system processes:

msaolim.exe
ms.exe
unins.exe
msaolim.exeunins000.exe
ms.exe
unins.exe
unins000.exe

Unregister MessageSpy DLLs:

polarziplight.dll
polarcrypto.dll

Remove MessageSpy files:

Uninstall Message Spy.lnk
Message Spy.lnk
Message Spy Documentation.lnk
msaim
uninstallmessagespy.lnk
messagespydocumentation.lnk
messagespy.lnk
unins000.dat
settings.dat
notification.html
ms_index.html
messagespydocumentation.url
license.txt
readme.txt
notify.txt
polarziplight.dll
polarcrypto.dll
msaolim.exe
ms.exe
unins.exe
uninstall message spy.lnkunins000.exe
message spy documentation.lnk
message spy.lnk
unins000.dat
settings.dat
notification.html
ms_index.html
message spy documentation.url
license.txt
readme.txt
notify.txt

Remove MessageSpy registry values:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRunmsaim= C:Program Filesmsaolimmsaolim.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunmsaim=C:ProgramFilesmsaolimmsaolim.exe

MessageSpy Tips & Warnings

RECOMMENDED: Run SpyHunter MessageSpy scan and automatically detect MessageSpy on your PC.

Why use the MessageSpy scanner?

• MessageSpy is difficult to remove and sometimes hard to detect.
• Manually going through your system can prove to be time consuming and ineffective.
• You run the possible risk of damaging your computer or losing important data.
• To check for MessageSpy, we recommend you use SpyHunter MessageSpy scanner.

What is a Keylogger?

MessageSpy is a Keylogger.

A Keylogger, also called keystroke logger or key logger, is a surveillance program that when installed it records each keystroke a user types on a specific computer’s keyboard. Keyloggers can be found embedded in spyware and be transmitted to an unknown third party. As a user types, a keylogger saves the information to a hidden log file where it’s sent over the Internet to whoever installed the program. A keylogger can record instant messages, e-mails, or visited websites. Keyloggers are typically used by employers to make sure employees are using computers for work purposes only, or by parents who want to check their children’s Internet activities.

How do I know I have MessageSpy on my computer?

Good question! The first step in detecting and removing MessageSpy is by asking yourself whether or not your computer has been infected. MessageSpy, as well as other unwanted software, can be difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove but knowing the MessageSpy symptoms can start you on the road to having a MessageSpy-free computer.

MessageSpy Symptoms

If you answer “yes” to any of the MessageSpy symptoms listed below, you may have MessageSpy or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of MessageSpy and other unwanted software infections vary.

MessageSpy may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a MessageSpy infection. Once installed, MessageSpy can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.

MessageSpy may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, MessageSpy or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you’ve typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.

MessageSpy may bombard you with popup ads. MessageSpy may display annoying popups while you surf the Web. You might have MessageSpy or other types of parasites on your computer if you see pop-up advertising, even when you are not on the Web or when your computer has been idle for many minutes.

MessageSpy may hijack, redirect and change your Web browser. When your Web browser’s home page unexpectedly changes without your consent or your Web browser suddenly closes or stops responding, you might be infected with MessageSpy. Also, in other cases new toolbars appear on your Web browser and you can’t get rid of it.

Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with MessageSpy. MessageSpy and other unwanted sofware use your computer’s resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.

Help! I have MessageSpy. What do I do?

Your privacy has been compromised and you no longer have control over your computer. What do you do? You panic and try to search for the number of a computer repair company? No! The best approach is to find a reliable anti-spyware program to run a spyware check. Once the anti-spyware software has identified the harmful files, you can easily remove all the files with a click of a button.

If you’re not computer savy and you think you’ve been infected with MessageSpy, download SpyHunter MessageSpy scanner to automatically check for any MessageSpy files.

Also, we recommend that you DO NOT reformat your computer, reformatting should be your last resort. Reformatting will erase the contents of your hard-drive and you’ll have to reinstall every software you had before.

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