Re: Messenger Service

From: Michael Hobbs (Xmdhobbs_at_qwest.net)
Date: 05/13/04 

Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 21:09:05 -0500

He refered to his 'home machine' in the singular.. If he were on a corporate
network I could see maybe the net admin wants messenger service. But on a
home machine? Also. he mentioned getting messenger service pop-ups. Could
someone explain that for me? Is the original poster confusing messenger with
other pop-up's by chance. I finally deactivated msmessenger after being
warned in here several times, but I never got any ads or anything that I
could ever trace to Microsoft's messenger service.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <mrxp2004@nospamyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%23DPwVXHOEHA.128@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> It is not a good practice to disable the Messenger Service in Windows XP.
> When you disable this service on any operating system, it is no longer
> available for receiving legitimate messages, such as administrative alerts
> and notifications from antivirus programs.
>
> 3 Steps to Help Ensure your PC is Protected
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> Frequently Asked Questions About Antivirus Software
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/antivirus.asp
>
> Special note if you use AOL:
>
> America Online installs its own connection settings that override
> the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's
> connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
> built-in firewall.
>
> Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
> a FREE firewall program for your computer.
>
> Ref: http://www.updatexp.com/free.html
>
> Consider purchasing a top-notch Internet Security program
> that will help protect your PC from future viruses, hackers, and
> privacy threats:
> http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
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>
> "Mike" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message:
> news:c42201c43859$b244bab0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>
> |I have installed XP Prof on my home machine and I keep on
> | getting these Messenger Service pop ups. How do I get rid
> | of these?
> |
> | Please help.

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