pop up messenger

[Sandy]

How do I get rid of pop up messenger screens (ads). They
are extremely annoying when I am trying to do work on the
computer and they keep popping up. Please help. Thanks

[Mcploppy ©]

Hi Sandy,

These messages are caused by the *windows messenger service*, however, the
messenger service is *not* the problem, the real problem is the fact that
you are not running a firewall, or if you are, you haven't blocked ports
137-139.

Disabling the messenger service will stop the popups, but if you have file
and print sharing bound to your external TCP/IP connection, then you could
also potentially be sharing your entire hard disk with the world since
netBIOS uses ports 137-139.

A good firewall can be found at www.zonelabs.com

The small "ShootTheMessenger" Messenger service enabler/disabler will turn
off the messenger.

http://grc.com/miscfiles/ShootTheMessenger.exe

Or you can do it manually:

*Disabling the Messenger Service*
To remove the ability for anyone in the world to pop up messages on your
computer, you can disable the Messenger service. Its easy to reverse at a
later time if you wish to do so.

Windows XP Home
Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel
Click Performance and Maintenance
Click Administrative Tools
Double click Services Scroll
down and highlight "Messenger"
Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.
Click the STOP button.
Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
Click OK

Windows XP Professional
Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel
Click Administrative Tools
Click Services
Double click Services Scroll
down and highlight "Messenger"
Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.
Click the STOP button.
Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
Click OK

HTH
--
Greg Crawford
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*Remove MyShoes 2 email *
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<Sandy> typed:
:: How do I get rid of pop up messenger screens (ads). They
:: are extremely annoying when I am trying to do work on the
:: computer and they keep popping up. Please help. Thanks