XP - Internet messenger service popups

A

Adam

These popups are quite annoying. Is there a way to block
the IP address or prevent access through the service?
Thanks, Adam
 
B

Brian

This worked for me..

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
 
J

Jupiter Jones [MVP]

Adam;
No need to pay for the fix.
For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904&
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
 
J

Jupiter Jones [MVP]

Brian;
That is not a fix.
That leaves the real problem while covering the symptoms.
You need a firewall.
Read my post to Adam.
 

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