Windows Messenger Pop ups

[kirk]

Does anyone know how to get rid of the popup ads that
come through windows, and you have to click "ok" to get
rid of them? On the top is says "Windows Messenger
Service" and its trying to direct you to pages like
www.killmessenger.com, etc. I work from home on my
computer and these things are driving me crazy. I didnt
have this problem until I loaded windows XP.
kirk
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Kirk;
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.

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

 

[shah]

GO TO

CONTROL PANEL >> ADMIN TOOLS >> SERVICES >> MESSENGER
double click / properties of messenger and stop the service first and then
click the disable button and u shhould be set
you wont receive anymore "POPUP's "