msn msgr mystry

[aliyesami]

I have windows XP and I noticed that when i login into msgr it creates a folder with the user name under
C:\Documents and Settings\<myuserid>\Application Data\Microsoft\<msn msgr userid>

but also at times I see another folder appearing there with a msn msgr userid as 'miss_lilred_01' .
does it mean someone is logging into msgr from my pc using this id ?
remote connections are disabled to my pc .

 

[linney]

Can you clarify which version of Messenger you are using, is it the Windows Live Messenger or something else?

In any Security preferences did you indicate to Messenger that your computer is a Shared Computer and not to save Contacts etc?

 

[aliyesami]

yes iam using windows live latest version. during the msgr installation i dont recall saying anywhere that my computer is shared, how can i check it ?
so is someone actually logging into my pc on msgr using that id or is it some kind of virus ?

 

[linney]

Somebody may be logging on to Messenger on your machine, there is a setting just in Messenger about other people using your machine and your installed Messenger.

It is found in Tools/ Options/ Security, it says this is a Shared Computer so don't save my Contacts.

There is a dropdown arrow where you type your own username in Messenger, do you have another user in the list called 'miss_lilred_01'?

For expert help concerning Messenger this site is the place to go.

Messenger Portal

http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=2