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Disabling Popup Messenger Service in Windows XP



Disabling Popup Messenger Service in Windows XP

Recently a tool has become available that makes it very easy to send SPAM and other messages directly to some Windows computer in the form of a "Messenger Service" Pop-up message.

Disabling this service in no way changes the functioning of MSN Instant Messenger.

To disable it in Windows XP:
  1. Click on the "Start" button.
  2. Right-Click on "My Computer"
  3. Choose "Manage" from the menu that appears.
  4. In the left column Highlight "Services and Applications"
  5. In the right column Double-Click on "Services".
  6. Double-Click on the service called "Messenger".
  7. Click the "Stop" button to stop the service.
  8. Change the "Startup Type:" to "Manual" or "Disabled".
  9. Click "Apply".
  10. Click "OK".
  11. Close "Computer Management"


The service should no longer accept those pop-up messages.

Current Record: 913

Create Date: 10-22-2002
Last Reviewed: 01-21-2009
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