i use NT and xp and get a number of those "Messenger Service" popups
here's how to disable that service
http://8help.ohio-state.edu/913.html
instructions from that page:
Disabling this service in no way changes the functioning of MSN Instant Messenger.
To disable it in Windows XP:
Click on the "Start" button.
Right-Click on "My Computer"
Choose "Manage" from the menu that appears.
In the left column Highlight "Services and Applications"
In the right column Double-Click on "Services".
Double-Click on the service called "Messenger".
Click the "Stop" button to stop the service.
Change the "Startup Type:" to "Manual"
Click "Apply".
Click "OK".
Close "Computer Management"
The service should no longer accept those pop-up messages.
seems okay so far
here's how to disable that service
http://8help.ohio-state.edu/913.html
instructions from that page:
Quote:
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:
Click on the "Start" button.
Right-Click on "My Computer"
Choose "Manage" from the menu that appears.
In the left column Highlight "Services and Applications"
In the right column Double-Click on "Services".
Double-Click on the service called "Messenger".
Click the "Stop" button to stop the service.
Change the "Startup Type:" to "Manual"
Click "Apply".
Click "OK".
Close "Computer Management"
The service should no longer accept those pop-up messages.
seems okay so far