Messenger exe at startup

Followers 0. Recommended Posts. Elijah Posted March 6, Posted March 6, Hi This is my first time posting, so sorry if I've not done it right. Anyway, I have somehow acquired some sort of malware, which I just cannot get rid of.

It keeps redirecting me to other web pages all the time, but is probably doing other stuff too. Details below: When getting redirected I see : 'yourprofitclub' somewhere in the redirection address I have noticed the following dodgy processes in task manager: IEXPLORE - I don't use internet explorer, and have seen this pop up in front of my eyes in task manager regsvr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options I understand you have a problem with Facebook messenger Windows App keeps opening up on Windows Startup.

I can click the toggle below it but nothing happens when I try to toggle off Launch Messenger On Startup. What next? Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another.

Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site. Any image, link, or discussion of nudity. Any behavior that is insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect. Any behavior that appears to violate End user license agreements, including providing product keys or links to pirated software.

Unsolicited bulk mail or bulk advertising. Any link to or advocacy of virus, spyware, malware, or phishing sites.

Any other inappropriate content or behavior as defined by the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct. Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation. Details required : characters remaining Cancel Submit 3 people found this reply helpful. This is malware. Unacceptable behavior. After auto updating, Messenger added itself to startup and now launches a window every time you start up your system.

This is not ok, but I expect that kind of non consensual invasion from facebook; however, it should NOT be permitted by microsoft. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly. Finding the source of the Messenger. Although most of these EXE errors affecting Messenger. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Netlabs. BG, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware.

Also, these types of Messenger. If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your Messenger. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution. After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Facebook Desktop Messenger software.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many Messenger. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Messenger. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only. If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users by downloading and replacing your appropriate Messenger.

Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:. If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows Please login or register.

Did you miss your activation email? Forum only search News:. Home Help Login Register. Pages: [ 1 ] Go Down. Author Topic: How to disable messenger. When I start my computer I keep getting a message that reads "messenger.