Windows Live Messenger:Taking Screen Shots/Server Rights?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by CarnivalGurl, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. CarnivalGurl

    CarnivalGurl Private E-2

    Hey There,

    After installing Zemana AntiLogger, it alerted me that Windows Live Messenger was trying to take a picture of my screen. If I disallow this, the entire program is blocked from running. Anyone know if this is a normal part of WLM and why it might be doing this?

    It also seems to require Server rights in Zone Alarm to run. This makes sense to me, but just want to check if it makes sense to you guys - the pros, lol.

    Thanks Much!!
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    I'm not sure exactly what this is supposed to mean. Is this the exact words that Zemana used or are you writing in your own words. And what exactly were you doing with Windows Live when this message occurred? Either way, Windows Live is not a problem. I would question what Zemana is doing or misinterpreting.

    I would not expect that Windows Live needs to act as a Server but it is possible. Still it is not a problem.
     
  3. CarnivalGurl

    CarnivalGurl Private E-2

    Thanks for the response.

    No those aren't the exact words Zemena used. A window pops up whenever signed in to messenger, saying Windows Live Messenger wants to take a picture of your screen. Did not write down the exact words but can take a screen shot of the Zemena warning next time.

    I don't have to be doing anything with messenger, just have to be signed in with it minimized in my tray.

    I've had trouble with computer privacy before and so don't like the idea of a program which doesn't have to 'screen-logging'. In googling and searching security forums I did not find any other instances of Zemena reporting this with Windows Live, so it is not a common 'false-positive'.

    You think I should assume Zemena Anit-Logger is wrong?

    Appreciate Your Time!
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    But my point is that I need to know EXACTLY what it said.

    Windows Live Messenger does not "take pictures of your screen"

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