POP up from MessageServer

[Ron P]

continuing POP-UPs from MessageServier with contacts:
byebyeads.com, killmessenger, endads.com and so on. HOW
do I stop these??

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Ron,

The ultimate solution is the proper use of a firewall etc.
As an interim - you can disable the messenger service.
This will stop all pop-up messages of this type - while you sort out a
firewall solution.

Just go to the Services applet in Administrative Tools (in Control Panel)
Find the Messenger service and double click on it.
Set the Start-up Type to Disabled and also press the Stop button.
Apply and OK


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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Ron;
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
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

 

[Guest]

MICROSOFT HAS OPENED UP A PORTAL FOR ANYONE TO SEND SPAM
AT ITS WORST!! I TRIED TO UNINSTALL AND TURN OFF WINDOWS
MESSENGER AND STILL GET UNSOLICITED JUNK MESSAGES~~

PLEASE ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM~~

GET WINDOWS MESSENGER OFF MY MACHINE NOW
AND KEEP IT OFF UNTIL IT IS FIXED!