FIX FOR MESSENGER POP UPS

From: Joe (Sarg7_at_rcn.com)
Date: 08/05/03 

Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 13:59:56 -0700

As no one from microsft was willing to help. I found the
fix on Spybot. Here is the fix as it appears on the
spybot site.

I am not sure but you may not get the auto updates from
MS anymore, just just go to MS once in awhile and check
for new updates.

These are sent using the Messenger service integrated
into Windows 2000 and XP (try the 'net send' command to
see for yourself).
To disable the Messenger service, go to Start --> All
Programs --> Administrative Tools --> Component Services.
In Component Services, click on Services (Local), then on
the right side, find Messenger and disable it.
Note: not everyone will have Administrative Tools in the
Start menu. You need to make it visible under Taskbar and
Start Menu Properties (right-click on taskbar -->
Properties). The surest way to get to Component Services
is to enter %systemroot%\system32\com\comexp.msc into the
command line.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: FIX FOR MESSENGER POP UPS
    ... Microsoft already provided the PROPER fix built in to Windows XP. ... Your fix does NOTHING for the real problem. ... Messenger Service is a valuable tool many use. ... Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: pop up
    ... Whether his fix closes a port or not was not really relevant. ... A firewall is the more complete and correct protection although it is ... I know some home users that routinely use Messenger Service. ... Even the suggestion that disabling Messenger Service to solve the ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: windowspatch pop up
    ... | But disabling Messenger Service alone is not the fix although it may ... | There still must be a firewall which will control Messenger Service ... but does not fix the network vulnerability by ... Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org ...
    (microsoft.public.security)
  • Re: "Messenger Service" Pop Up
    ... Why should I need a 3rd party program to fix a security ... >I don't recommend stopping the messenger service. ...
    (microsoft.public.security)
  • Re: Little Brown Window
    ... Sounds like your Messenger Service is accepting connections, ... To fix it Click on Start then Run and type in: ... On the window that opens scroll down the right hand side until you see: ... in the new popup window click on Stop (if you're able ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)