Annoying "Messenger Service" pop up ads

[Trudy]

>-----Original Message-----
>I am constantly receiving annoying "Messenger Service"
>pop up ads!!! I can't be online for more than 1 minute,
>without receiving one!!
>
>The "Messenger Service" pop up ads I am referring to are
>the ads that; Say "Messenger Service" at the very top.
>It has a gray background with black lettering. It
>appears directly in the middle of my screen. The only
>way to get rid of it is to click "OK"
>
>I never ever signed up for "Messenger Service" and I
>don't want the pop up ads!!!!
>
>I am using Microsoft XP Home Edition :::heavy sigh::: I
>only use it, because THAT IS WHAT came with my
>computer!!!!!
>
>How do I put a permanent stop to the "Messenger Service"
>pop ups??
>.
>