Re: Windows Messenger Popups

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 06/17/03 

Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 00:03:56 -0600

Brian;
You are NOT "good to go" after this fix.
It is a good idea to turn off Messenger Service if the service is not
needed.
However, you have manages to stop the symptoms leaving the real
problem.
The real problem is the unprotected ports.
To protect the computer you need a firewall.
Either the provided Internet Connection Firewall or a 3rd party
firewall. 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
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"Brian Samson" <bsamson@SPAMtwcny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:%23FElcKJNDHA.1720@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Kevin:
>   I agree. I dislike those things. Here's what you do. Click START -
> SETTINGS - CONTROL PANEL - Administrative Tools - SERVICES. Then, on
the
> right hand side, scroll down, then double click "Messenger". Locate
the box
> that's labeled, "STARTUP TYPE", and switch it from Automatic, to
Disabled.
> Then, below that where is says "Service Status: Started" Click the
Stop
> button right below it. That's it! Then your good to go! Hope this
help, have
> a good one.
>
> Regards,
> Brian
>
>
> "Kevin" <kmlmustang@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:0a0f01c33491$b9ab0100$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> > Does anyone know what the Messenger Service uses in order
> > to popup adds. This information would be the best help to
> > block these horriable adds. Thanks.
> >
> > Kevin
>
>