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I don't know what's the problem but when I sign in I keep to send some links to my contacts, but I am not doing that. What is wrong

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Unprompted links from a Windows Live Messenger account can come from several causes: local malware that hijacks the client, a compromised Microsoft account used elsewhere, or a third-party Messenger add-on that auto-forwards messages. raised the malware possibility; since says that is unlikely, the troubleshooting path should cover both local infection and account compromise.

Immediate, safe actions (perform from a known-clean machine):

  • Change the Microsoft account password and enable two-step verification where available; use a password not reused on other sites.
  • Use the account security page to review recent sign-ins and sign out of all sessions.
  • Warn contacts not to click the links until the issue is resolved.
  • Run full scans with an up-to-date AV and an anti-malware tool; if possible scan from safe mode or bootable rescue media.

Follow-up checks:

  • Inspect Messenger add-ons (for example Messenger Plus! and other plug-ins), uninstall any unknown extensions, and reinstall Messenger if needed.
  • Review conversation history for timestamps and identical text patterns (worms usually send the same link to many contacts).
  • Use autorun/startup inspection tools to find suspicious autostarting programs and remove them.
  • If compromise persists after cleaning and password rotation, consider creating a new account and migrating contacts.

Caution: avoid changing passwords or clicking recovery links on the possibly infected machine. Preserve one sample of the outgoing message (copy the link text) for analysis or submission to a malware scanner if needed.

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you have some spyware and/or some viruses

I got one once from downloading one of those things that tells you who has blocked you - it kept sending links to all my contacts telling them to get it

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It's not that

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