There are some "utilities" and "patches" around that can remove this for you, however, keep
in mind that the advertising window does help pay for the service. I certainly leave my
advertising window on, and I do encourage others to do so.
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Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com