My Avast is detecting Messenger Plus as a virus. Is it a false positive? I’m afraid to download it and get a virus. I even checked on VirusTotal, I downloaded it via Escargot.
Likely because it modifies how the MSN Messenger / Windows Live Messenger programs function. AV programs always see that kind of behaviour as destructive and/or malicious, even when the program has honest intentions such as debloating Windows. While i’ve seen plenty using it, but go with your gut. Nobody’s gonna blast you for not using it.
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Why are you using that garbage? messenger plus isn’t a virus.
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thanks yo 
i dont know
I think some versions had sponsorships that were later considered malware
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It’s a false positive - Messenger Plus was bundled with (basically) opt-in adware that would give the developers money, and even though it hasn’t been active in a long time it still freaks out antiviruses. It’s safe to use, promise 
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