Unsolicited messages (revisited)

[caliroze]

I already read the previous posts about spam coming thru Windows Messenger,
and my question is how can I prevent it without disabling my Windows
Messenger? I want to use it for the MSN Add-In so I get Alerts of emails on
my pc (like an email notifier). I don't want to use Windows XP's Internet
Firewall Connection because I already have Norton AntiVirus 2002 and Norton
Internet Security and don't want to have a conflict. (I was previously
informed that Windows XP IFC and another anti-virus program would create a
conflict.)

Is there anything I can do? Thanks for any help.

[caliroze]

Also, in the Privacy tab of the Windows Messenger Options, I put All other
users in the block column. Will this help?

Thanks.

caliroze again
"caliroze" > wrote in message
...
> I already read the previous posts about spam coming thru Windows
Messenger,
> and my question is how can I prevent it without disabling my Windows
> Messenger? I want to use it for the MSN Add-In so I get Alerts of emails
on
> my pc (like an email notifier). I don't want to use Windows XP's Internet
> Firewall Connection because I already have Norton AntiVirus 2002 and
Norton
> Internet Security and don't want to have a conflict. (I was previously
> informed that Windows XP IFC and another anti-virus program would create a
> conflict.)
>
> Is there anything I can do? Thanks for any help.
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

Yes, this will stop people who aren't on your list from contacting you (aka, the spammers).

However, Does these "spam messages" 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.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"caliroze" > wrote in message
...
> Also, in the Privacy tab of the Windows Messenger Options, I put All other
> users in the block column. Will this help?
>
> Thanks.
>
> caliroze again
> "caliroze" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I already read the previous posts about spam coming thru Windows
> Messenger,
> > and my question is how can I prevent it without disabling my Windows
> > Messenger? I want to use it for the MSN Add-In so I get Alerts of emails
> on
> > my pc (like an email notifier). I don't want to use Windows XP's Internet
> > Firewall Connection because I already have Norton AntiVirus 2002 and
> Norton
> > Internet Security and don't want to have a conflict. (I was previously
> > informed that Windows XP IFC and another anti-virus program would create a
> > conflict.)
> >
> > Is there anything I can do? Thanks for any help.
> >
> >
>
>

[caliroze]

Hi Jonathan,

I've only received one so far, and that was tonight. I don't remember what
it said on the title bar, just that it was spam about septic tanks. If it
happens again, I'll be sure to see what it says. Could you please read my
top post on this thread and see if turning off the Messenger like you say
will disable my ability to use the MSN Add-In? (It seems to me that it
would.)

Also, do you have an opinion about the Internet Firewall Connection vs.
antivirus program?

Thanks again,

caliroze

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings,
>
> Yes, this will stop people who aren't on your list from contacting you
(aka, the spammers).
>
> However, Does these "spam messages" 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.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Windows MVP, Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
>
> "caliroze" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Also, in the Privacy tab of the Windows Messenger Options, I put All
other
> > users in the block column. Will this help?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > caliroze again
> > "caliroze" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I already read the previous posts about spam coming thru Windows
> > Messenger,
> > > and my question is how can I prevent it without disabling my Windows
> > > Messenger? I want to use it for the MSN Add-In so I get Alerts of
emails
> > on
> > > my pc (like an email notifier). I don't want to use Windows XP's
Internet
> > > Firewall Connection because I already have Norton AntiVirus 2002 and
> > Norton
> > > Internet Security and don't want to have a conflict. (I was
previously
> > > informed that Windows XP IFC and another anti-virus program would
create a
> > > conflict.)
> > >
> > > Is there anything I can do? Thanks for any help.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Caliroze,

Turning off the Messenger Service (in services.msc) will have no effect on Windows Messenger
or the MSN Add-In.

I don't know of any conflicts specific with the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) and any
anti-virus software, but I can tell you that the ICF will block you from sending Messenger
files (unless configured).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"caliroze" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Jonathan,
>
> I've only received one so far, and that was tonight. I don't remember what
> it said on the title bar, just that it was spam about septic tanks. If it
> happens again, I'll be sure to see what it says. Could you please read my
> top post on this thread and see if turning off the Messenger like you say
> will disable my ability to use the MSN Add-In? (It seems to me that it
> would.)
>
> Also, do you have an opinion about the Internet Firewall Connection vs.
> antivirus program?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> caliroze
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Greetings,
> >
> > Yes, this will stop people who aren't on your list from contacting you
> (aka, the spammers).
> >
> > However, Does these "spam messages" 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.
> > ____________________________________________
> > Jonathan Kay
> > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > Associate Expert
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >
> >
> > "caliroze" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Also, in the Privacy tab of the Windows Messenger Options, I put All
> other
> > > users in the block column. Will this help?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > caliroze again
> > > "caliroze" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > I already read the previous posts about spam coming thru Windows
> > > Messenger,
> > > > and my question is how can I prevent it without disabling my Windows
> > > > Messenger? I want to use it for the MSN Add-In so I get Alerts of
> emails
> > > on
> > > > my pc (like an email notifier). I don't want to use Windows XP's
> Internet
> > > > Firewall Connection because I already have Norton AntiVirus 2002 and
> > > Norton
> > > > Internet Security and don't want to have a conflict. (I was
> previously
> > > > informed that Windows XP IFC and another anti-virus program would
> create a
> > > > conflict.)
> > > >
> > > > Is there anything I can do? Thanks for any help.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[caliroze]

Hi Jonathan,

You're so cool! Thanks for your replies to my questions. I followed your
instructions in turning off the Messenger Service, and tested it by
rebooting my pc. My Windows Messenger still loaded and the Alerts (email
notification) still worked!

Thanks again, Jonathan. I always appreciate your help here.

caliroze

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Caliroze,
>
> Turning off the Messenger Service (in services.msc) will have no effect on
Windows Messenger
> or the MSN Add-In.
>
> I don't know of any conflicts specific with the Internet Connection
Firewall (ICF) and any
> anti-virus software, but I can tell you that the ICF will block you from
sending Messenger
> files (unless configured).
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Windows MVP, Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
>
> "caliroze" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Jonathan,
> >
> > I've only received one so far, and that was tonight. I don't remember
what
> > it said on the title bar, just that it was spam about septic tanks. If
it
> > happens again, I'll be sure to see what it says. Could you please read
my
> > top post on this thread and see if turning off the Messenger like you
say
> > will disable my ability to use the MSN Add-In? (It seems to me that it
> > would.)
> >
> > Also, do you have an opinion about the Internet Firewall Connection vs.
> > antivirus program?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > caliroze
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > Yes, this will stop people who aren't on your list from contacting you
> > (aka, the spammers).
> > >
> > > However, Does these "spam messages" 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.
> > > ____________________________________________
> > > Jonathan Kay
> > > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > > Associate Expert
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "caliroze" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Also, in the Privacy tab of the Windows Messenger Options, I put All
> > other
> > > > users in the block column. Will this help?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > caliroze again
> > > > "caliroze" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > I already read the previous posts about spam coming thru Windows
> > > > Messenger,
> > > > > and my question is how can I prevent it without disabling my
Windows
> > > > > Messenger? I want to use it for the MSN Add-In so I get Alerts of
> > emails
> > > > on
> > > > > my pc (like an email notifier). I don't want to use Windows XP's
> > Internet
> > > > > Firewall Connection because I already have Norton AntiVirus 2002
and
> > > > Norton
> > > > > Internet Security and don't want to have a conflict. (I was
> > previously
> > > > > informed that Windows XP IFC and another anti-virus program would
> > create a
> > > > > conflict.)
> > > > >
> > > > > Is there anything I can do? Thanks for any help.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Caliroze,

You're very welcome =).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"caliroze" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Jonathan,
>
> You're so cool! Thanks for your replies to my questions. I followed your
> instructions in turning off the Messenger Service, and tested it by
> rebooting my pc. My Windows Messenger still loaded and the Alerts (email
> notification) still worked!
>
> Thanks again, Jonathan. I always appreciate your help here.
>
> caliroze
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Caliroze,
> >
> > Turning off the Messenger Service (in services.msc) will have no effect on
> Windows Messenger
> > or the MSN Add-In.
> >
> > I don't know of any conflicts specific with the Internet Connection
> Firewall (ICF) and any
> > anti-virus software, but I can tell you that the ICF will block you from
> sending Messenger
> > files (unless configured).
> > ____________________________________________
> > Jonathan Kay
> > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > Associate Expert
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >
> >
> > "caliroze" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi Jonathan,
> > >
> > > I've only received one so far, and that was tonight. I don't remember
> what
> > > it said on the title bar, just that it was spam about septic tanks. If
> it
> > > happens again, I'll be sure to see what it says. Could you please read
> my
> > > top post on this thread and see if turning off the Messenger like you
> say
> > > will disable my ability to use the MSN Add-In? (It seems to me that it
> > > would.)
> > >
> > > Also, do you have an opinion about the Internet Firewall Connection vs.
> > > antivirus program?
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > >
> > > caliroze
> > >
> > > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Greetings,
> > > >
> > > > Yes, this will stop people who aren't on your list from contacting you
> > > (aka, the spammers).
> > > >
> > > > However, Does these "spam messages" 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.
> > > > ____________________________________________
> > > > Jonathan Kay
> > > > Windows MVP, Messenger
> > > > Associate Expert
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > > > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "caliroze" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Also, in the Privacy tab of the Windows Messenger Options, I put All
> > > other
> > > > > users in the block column. Will this help?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks.
> > > > >
> > > > > caliroze again
> > > > > "caliroze" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > I already read the previous posts about spam coming thru Windows
> > > > > Messenger,
> > > > > > and my question is how can I prevent it without disabling my
> Windows
> > > > > > Messenger? I want to use it for the MSN Add-In so I get Alerts of
> > > emails
> > > > > on
> > > > > > my pc (like an email notifier). I don't want to use Windows XP's
> > > Internet
> > > > > > Firewall Connection because I already have Norton AntiVirus 2002
> and
> > > > > Norton
> > > > > > Internet Security and don't want to have a conflict. (I was
> > > previously
> > > > > > informed that Windows XP IFC and another anti-virus program would
> > > create a
> > > > > > conflict.)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Is there anything I can do? Thanks for any help.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>