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Q: How to block, stop "Messenger Service"? ( No Answer,   5 Comments )
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Subject: How to block, stop "Messenger Service"?
Category: Computers > Internet
Asked by: pendleton-ga
List Price: $2.00
Posted: 09 Feb 2005 20:31 PST
Expires: 11 Mar 2005 20:31 PST
Question ID: 472111
How to block, stop "Messenger Service"? 

I have AOL for my Internet connection when I travel in Mexico. I live
in Mexico. I think this is related.

I log on to AOL, open something to get on MS Explorer, then I open my
Outlook Express to download my emails from my email provider which is:
prodigy.net.mx   it is through Telmex  -- Mexican Telephone Company.

Anyway, ONLY with my AOL connection (I think) do I get these 
"windows" popups (sort of) to open:  "Messenger Service"
They are all different and tell me my system has, is infected with 
Spyware.

They tell me to log on to:
Spydead.com
www.ErrorFixer.com
www.nomore-ads.net
www.fix-comp.com

And more.
Q--- How do I stop, block these? They are driving me nuts! Well they
sure do bug me!

Thanks.
God bless you to know and do His will!
John P
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Subject: Re: How to block, stop "Messenger Service"?
From: anotherbrian-ga on 10 Feb 2005 02:44 PST
 
Here is Microsoft's page on disabeling the messanger service.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/stopspam.mspx

Or you could grab this utillity that will do it for you.
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
Subject: Re: How to block, stop "Messenger Service"?
From: gabrieljoo-ga on 10 Feb 2005 07:56 PST
 
Also try ad-aware and spybot.  I believe you are having trouble with spyware.
Subject: Re: How to block, stop "Messenger Service"?
From: snapscan1212p-ga on 12 Feb 2005 16:46 PST
 
If you are on Windows XP, Go To Start > Run

Then type "services.msc" without the quotes.

Find the service called "Messenger" and double-click it. Then choose
disable and restart the P.C.

Enjoy!
Subject: Re: How to block, stop "Messenger Service"?
From: hilfiger-ga on 20 Feb 2005 18:18 PST
 
The other comments will only help you this time. Stop using Internet
Explorer and Outlook express. They are a haven for people who want to
mess up your computer.

Download Opera from www.opera.com, mailclient included.
Subject: Re: How to block, stop "Messenger Service"?
From: jo_d84-ga on 09 Mar 2005 00:47 PST
 
Quick Note
Explorer and Outlook express has nothing to do with Messenger Service

Do what snapscan1212p-ga  says

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