Re: messenger service

From: Steven Umbach (n9rou_at_n0spam-comcast.net)
Date: 01/30/04 

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 08:51:48 GMT

You can disable services using Computer Management/services and select the
appropriate service. However your experience indicates that you are in need of a
firewall and are vulnerable to attacks. Go to http://scan.sygatetech.com/ to do
a quick assessment for basic vulnerabilities. If you are on a lan, then the
perimeter firewall needs to be checked for configuration and there are also free
personal firewalls available. --- Steve

http://scan.sygatetech.com/

"Ronnie" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6d3601c3e6ca$1954dc80$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> Does anybody know how to stop the windows messenger
> service? I don't have aol instant messenger or anything. I
> am on a Local area network so I stay online. every time I
> get up in the morning I see this instant window messenger
> on my screen displaying "go to this website to stop ads
> like this your windows messenger is open" Can this be
> stopped...please help. please reply at
> rsummerlin2@nc.rr.com

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