messenger

[pllshot2000]

I just installed windows xp and have since been deluged
with meassages from various porn businesses trying to
desparately seek my patronage. I uses yahoo messenger
and aol messenger but I dont think these messages are
used through their platform. I believe it comes from my
new windows xp installation. Does anyone know what to do
to get rid os these annoying messages?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

Do these "messages" that are appearing have "Messenger Service" in their titlebar? If so,
what you're seeing is the Messenger service built-in to Windows, *not* Windows Messenger
(which are two different things) which spammers are exploiting -- this is not Microsoft, nor
can Microsoft control them anymore then they can control spam to your e-mail inbox.

To get rid of these pop ups, you'll need to disable the "Messenger Service", click Start,
then Run, enter "services.msc"and click OK. Scroll down to "Messenger", select it,
right-click and then choose Properties. Under startup type, choose 'Disabled' and then
choose the 'Stop' button. After the service is stopped, click OK. Nothing in Windows or any
real third-party applications should be effected by this.

Just as a little reminder, make sure you've protected yourself against the latest security
issues by visiting WindowsUpdate and installing the security patches:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
(This isn't related to the Messenger Service in any way, just a reminder)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com