Is config.msi is a virus ?

Question

if yes how to remove it permanently

i have already used the best anti viruses and spy wares

Answer 1

File config.msi is located in a not identifiable folder. The file size on Windows XP is 0 bytes.

The program has a visible window. There is no information about the maker of the file. Note: File does not exist any longer. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\W... HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Win... config.msi is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 22% dangerous.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as config.msi, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the config.msi process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Answer 2

No, it a system configuration utility

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Answer 3

No. config.msi is not a virus.  Msconfig is a system configuration utility.  

Answer 4

No, it is not a virus.

Essentially the CONFIG.MSI folder contains backups of files that are being installed or updated during a program installation. Upon a successful completion, this folder and files are deleted automatically. However, sometimes the installer program fails to remove these files. In this case, you may safely delete the CONFIG.MSI folder and files from your hard drive. Follow the steps below to access and remove the CONFIG.MSI folder

Reboot the computer and try to download Windows Updates, if they still fail to install, continue with the next step

Show Hidden Files and Folders

Open My Computer

Click on Tools, Folder Options

Click on the View tab

Under the Hidden Files and Folders section, select "Show Hidden Files and Folders"

Click Ok

Find CONFIG.MSI folder Using My Computer

Open My Computer

Double-click on Drive C (or whatever drive Windows is installed on)

Look for the MSCONFIG.MSI folder (it should be a faded folder since its hidden)

Right-click on the MSCONFIG.MSI folder and choose Delete

Click Yes to confirm deletion of the folder and files

Close the My Computer window