Funny you should mention The Computer Lady. She gave the following
directions for disabling Messenger Service Popups in her newsletter this week. This
works in Windows XP. I don't have XP, but maybe this will work for you if you
do.
1. Click on "Start", then "Control Panel", "Administrative Tools", and
"Services".
2. This will open up the "Services" window. Scroll down the list of
services until you find "Messenger" and double click on Messenger.
3. In the Messenger Properties window, click on the "General" tab and
next to "Startup Type" select "Disabled". Then, Under Service Status
click Stop.
4. Click on "Apply" then "OK". This should stop all messenger spam.
The above is directions for XP Home Edition.
Susan Hays
----- Original Message -----
From: mary_s_mitchell
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 11:33 PM
Subject: [PCSOFT] Messenger Service Popups
Good Morning, I inquired with The Computer Lady on this question and she
referred me to this site. I am running Win XP (classic edition) using DSL. I
have these constant nuisance popups that show up right on my desktop even when
I am away from the computer. I don't even have to be using any browsers,
they just come right in. I understand that using DSL leaves your pc vulnerable
for these but there must be a way to curb or stop them. I remember reading
somewhere in TCL newsletter that there is a way to stop or block these ads but I
did not save it. Also, I am looking for a browser popup blocker. The only
one I can find free does not work with Yahoo, which is my browser. If you have
any tips, it would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time-Mary in Ct.
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