If They say "Messenger Service" in the top frame. There
are Several ways to do it.
Disable Method: Start > Run > Type "services.msc" >ok ,
on the services and applications find "Messenger" and
right click on it and choose properties choose "Disable"
in the middle Apply > ok.
or
Start Method : goto Start > Run > Type "msconfig" on the
Start Config. Menu go to Services Tab , go down the list
to "Messenger" uncheck, apply> ok re-boot. you will get a
warning when you re-boot >ok Done.
or
If you don't want it or need it or the Alerter Service
Delete it. Most don't, unless you are on a network, other
than your own. The Alerter Service is used on a network to
send virus alerts. You have to be on a network before
either have any use.
To Delete the Messenger Service:
Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: sc delete messenger.
Reboot.
or
Or go to Start/Run/Regedit and go to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\
Messengerservice Delete Key. You can export it in case you
want it again,
then delete. Reboot
They aren't "built into XP." They're taking advantage of a networking
service to bring you a new, annoying type of spam.
Get a firewall, such as Zonealarm, or go into your Services window
(start-run-services.msc) and turn off messenger. This is NOT the same as
Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, the chat programs.
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