Windows messenger service is diabled after installing XP SP2

[David]

Does anyone have or know where to find the registry key for the win Messenger
service? I need the key that will enable this service. I think SP
automatically disables this service which is not allowing me to receive net
send messages anymore. Please help.
Thank you,
David Eccles

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

1. Go to Start > Run and type: SERVICES.MSC , and hit enter.
2. Scroll down to MESSENGER.
3. Right-click on this service and select Properites.
4. Set the Startup type to Automatic.
5. Afterward, Start the service.

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"David" wrote:

| Does anyone have or know where to find the registry key for the win Messenger
| service? I need the key that will enable this service. I think SP
| automatically disables this service which is not allowing me to receive net
| send messages anymore. Please help.
| Thank you,
| David Eccles

[Sparda]

"" wrote:
> Does anyone have or know where to find the registry key for
> the win Messenger
> service? I need the key that will enable this service. I think
> SP
> automatically disables this service which is not allowing me
> to receive net
> send messages anymore. Please help.
> Thank you,
> David Eccles

you are correct, finaly after 5 years microsoft finaly released a
service pack whcih disables mesanger service by default, just trpe
services.msc in the run dialog box, find messanger and enable it
again, if you actualy want to take the risk.

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