Grey Messenger Service pop up

[Dan]

Does anybody else out there get this grey pop up ad that
says "Messenger Service" at the top? They pop up even
when not browsing the net. I know how to get rid of it
but what I don't know is where this is coming from.
After I disable the service it comes back after a few
days.

[Jeanie Decker \(MS\)]

hi Dan,

Here's a link to an article that explains how they get sent:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp

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Microsoft Learning
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"Dan" > wrote in message
...
> Does anybody else out there get this grey pop up ad that
> says "Messenger Service" at the top? They pop up even
> when not browsing the net. I know how to get rid of it
> but what I don't know is where this is coming from.
> After I disable the service it comes back after a few
> days.
>
>

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Dan;
These ads are using Messenger Service.
Messenger Service is a valuable tool many use.
Like many tools, it can be exploited.

No need to pay for the fix.
For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330904
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp
Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve
the real problem.
The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom.
The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.
Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports.
The firewall controls the traffic.

Internet Connection Firewall will not work if you have AOL.
AOL is not compatible with Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
(ICF)
If you have AOL, you should contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party
firewall:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/npf/

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts

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"Dan" > wrote in message
...
> Does anybody else out there get this grey pop up ad that
> says "Messenger Service" at the top? They pop up even
> when not browsing the net. I know how to get rid of it
> but what I don't know is where this is coming from.
> After I disable the service it comes back after a few
> days.

[Ramesh]

Disable Messenger Service patch:
http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/sramesh2k/reg/Disable_Messenger.reg

And ENABLE ICF (firewall)

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Regards,
Ramesh



"Dan" > wrote in message
...
Does anybody else out there get this grey pop up ad that
says "Messenger Service" at the top? They pop up even
when not browsing the net. I know how to get rid of it
but what I don't know is where this is coming from.
After I disable the service it comes back after a few
days.