Messenger Discovery Live

9 November 2007 Adware 4 Comments

Messenger Discovery Live with an alias Adware.DiscoveryLive is an adware program. It is an application that acts as a plug-in for Windows Messenger program. Messenger Discovery Live is included in the list of potentially unwanted application due to its installation technique. Typically, Messenger Discovery Live embeds itself on software download that when installed will also load the program without asking for user’s permission.

Once it set inside the computer, Messenger Discovery Live run on its own once Windows Messenger starts. Aside for promoting the same program, this adware also displays third party pop-up advertisements. Additionally, it will add toolbar for Internet browser containing links to advertiser’s web site.

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Alias:  Adware.DiscoveryLive

Damage Level: Medium

Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista

Technical Details and Additional Information:

Characteristics

• The program will display pop-up advertisements.
• Messenger Discovery Live modifies registry to run itself during Windows start-up.
• The program will create files and folders on the compromised system.

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