How do I stop Messenger Service popups on Windows XP Professional?
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Either disable the messenger service or install a firewall.\n\nTo disable the messenger service:\nRight click on my computer, go to manage.\nSelect services and applications on the left side of the screen.\nChoose services, select messenger, double click and change the startup type to disabled.\n\nThe other option is to install a firewall (or a home router). The problem is that people will take advantage of the open messenger service to send spam. You can block it if they don't have direct access to your computer.
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Goto Control panel and select Add/Remove programs\nand select the yahoo messenger from the list and select uninstall.
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Go to your settings and click on " block pop ups ".
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reinstall messenger first if the problem persist ,, its probably spyware or adware problem it needs more details\ngo to www.cybertechhelp.com they will help u resolve this problem or contact me on b_khz@yahoo.com
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Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > in the right hand column click on > Add&#92;Remove Windows Components > MSN Explorer needs to be checked.\nMSN Messenger can be downloaded here - \nhttp://join.msn.com/messenger/overview/
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I am not sure what causes this. are you sure it is ie6? \n\nyou could try reinstalling ie6 by using windows components in the add/remove programs section of control panel. remove it then reboot and add it again)\n\nthere are several options open to you.\n\n1. download and install ie7 from microsoft, which includes a popup blocker to. \n\n2. upgrade to firefox or opera. (http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ , http://opera.com/)\n\n3. install yahoo messenger tool bar. (install y messenger and select it in the install process)\n\n4. install google tool bar. toolbar.google.com
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Simply enable the messenger service by going in control panel > administrative tools > services\n\nthis service is not enable by defualt in windows 2003, when it is in 2000
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1) use Mozilla Firefox (Safe Mode)\n2) use Internet Explorer 7.0\n3) use Yahoo Popup Blocker\n4) use Google Popup Blocker\n5) use MSN Popup Blocker
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messenger>preferences>alerts & sounds>click a messenger contact buzzes me> uncheck play sound>uncheck shake window>apply>okay
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Pfft, nevermind what the guy before me said. Click Start -> Run -> type msconfig -> click the last tab, labled startup, then uncheck msn messenger, and check Yahoo! Messenger...\n\n\nregards, \n\n\nJames
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Go to Add/remove program in the control panel. Highlight the Yahoo messenger and then click Remove.
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Go to control panel...Add Remove Programs...Yahoo Messenger.  Click the "Change/Remove" Button. Folow the directions and u'r all done
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Uninstall messenger and then use these free scans to rid your PC of tha virus. After your PC is clean, then install messenger again.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nI-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.\nTo remove that virus manually...\nManually remove messenger virus.\nStart Menu >> Run\n\nREG add HKCU&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Policies&#92;System /v DisableRegistryTools /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f \n\ncopy & paste in run & press enter\n\nREG add HKCU&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Policies&#92;System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f\n\ncopy & paste in run & press enter\n\n& delete the files svhost32.exe from ur comp & temp folder after killing the process
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Either disable the firewall or antivirus before using the MSN Messenger or go to a public computer (internet cafe) to use it.
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The latest ver. of Messenger has new features\nupgrade  by clicking the Yes to begin  \nIf you choose not to upgrade, you will continue \nto be prompted at each subsequent sign in. \nCurrently there is no way to turn off the notification. \nIf you have an issue installing the latest ver. of Messenger, \njust follow :\ndownload the installation file to your desktop. \nDouble-click the ymsgrins.exe file located on your \nDesktop to begin the installation process. \nFollow the directions and you should be all set.
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Check your Pop-up blocker settings. Disable it.
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It appears you are being spammed thru messenger, this is NOT MSN Messenger but a service of Windows.  Turn it off, it is a security risk.  control panel - Administrative tools - services and then disable messenger.  It will not stop any instant messenger program.  Otherwise you are referring to a pop up from you browser in which you need to get a pop up blocker\n\nThat should be worth 10 points!!