how do i stop messenger service pop-up ads?

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Carrie

I would love to know how to stop these annoying pop ups
that keep coming through to my messenger service when I
am not even in a program, but signed on as a user under a
DSL network provider. Is this a microsoft problem or
should i contact my internet provider? They will not
stop, and I am not familiar enough with the computer to
know how to stop them myself. Any input is greatly
appreciated!
 
I am having the same problem. And it is getting worse. I
even get popups waiting for me when I log on under my
user. If anyone has any ideas (that doesn't involve a
third party add-on), please let me know
Thank you much!!
 
Greetings Carrie,

Do these "pop-ups" that are appearing have "Messenger Service" in their titlebar? If so, what
you're seeing is the Messenger service built-in to Windows, *not* Windows Messenger (which
are two different things) which spammers are exploiting -- this is not Microsoft, nor can
Microsoft control them anymore then they can control spam to your e-mail inbox.

To get rid of these pop ups, you'll need to disable the "Messenger Service", click Start,
then Run, enter "services.msc"and click OK. Scroll down to "Messenger", select it,
right-click and then choose Properties. Under startup type, choose 'Disabled' and then
choose the 'Stop' button. After the service is stopped, click OK. Nothing in Windows or any
real third-party applications should be effected by this.

Just as a little reminder, make sure you've protected yourself against the latest security
issues by visiting WindowsUpdate and installing the security patches:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
(This isn't related to the Messenger Service in any way, just a reminder)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
 
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