Windows Messenger popup

[Crhoff]

Whenever I log on the internet I get a popup about installing the latest
window messenger which I'm not interested in since I don't use it. Is there
any way to stop this from happening?

Thanks

 

[Alias]

Yes, open Windows Messenger and configure that in its preferences.
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: Whenever I log on the internet I get a popup about installing the latest
: window messenger which I'm not interested in since I don't use it. Is
there
: any way to stop this from happening?
:
: Thanks
:
:

 

[DanR]

Goto grc.com and find the program "shoot the messenger". Download and run it.
There are other small FREE utility programs at that site that can turn off other
Windows functions that you probably don't need running.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Make sure a firewall is turned on. And you need to disable or remove the
Messenger service.

Disabling Messenger Service in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp

Messenger Service window that contains an Internet advertisement appears
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330904

How to prevent Windows Messenger from running on a Windows XP-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302089

Disable/Remove Windows Messenger
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_mess_disable.htm

How to block Pop-ups?
Messenger Service Advertisements
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Popups.htm

Also here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top

59. Disable Messenger in Outlook Express

193. Right hand side
Disable Messenger from Outlook

HOW TO: Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283673

Microsoft Protect Your PC Website
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

 

[Plato]

Whenever I log on the internet I get a popup about installing the latest
window messenger which I'm not interested in since I don't use it. Is there
any way to stop this from happening?

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