How do I disable - GoFuckYourself.com

papa56 · 08-13-2003, 10:07 AM

I have Windows XP...and I get spam sent in the form of a dialog box...how do I disable this.

Thanks

loverboy · 08-13-2003, 10:11 AM

you'ved just been infected by a worm, go to Windows Update

lanclandesigns · 08-13-2003, 10:17 AM

go to settings>controlpanel>administrative tools>services> scroll down to messenger, right click it, go to all tasks click stop, right click messenger again, go to properties where it says startup type click "disabled"

NoCarrier · 08-13-2003, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by papa56
I have Windows XP...and I get spam sent in the form of a dialog box...how do I disable this.

Thanks

Don't worry, it's not a virus or worm.

Should a pop up box appear on your screen with the words "Messenger Service" in the title bar such as the one below, chances are that you have Windows Messenger Services enabled.

Disabling the Messenger Service

To remove the ability for anyone in the world to pop up messages on your computer, you can disable the Messenger service. Its easy to reverse at a later time if you wish to do so.

Windows XP Home

1. Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel
2. Click Performance and Maintenance
3. Click Administrative Tools
4. Double click Services Scroll
5. down and highlight "Messenger"
6. Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.
7. Click the STOP button.
8. Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
9. Click OK

Windows XP Professional
1. Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel
2. Click Administrative Tools
3. Click Services
4. Double click Services Scroll
5. down and highlight "Messenger"
6. Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.
7. Click the STOP button.
8. Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
9. Click OK

lanclandesigns · 08-13-2003, 10:18 AM

beat ya no carrier

papa56 · 08-13-2003, 11:41 AM

wow...thanks for the quick replies guys.

One question...why does the stop button have to be clicked...won't setting it to disable do it?

Once again thanks

pr0 · 08-13-2003, 11:43 AM

www.zonealarm.com

08-13-2003, 10:07 AM	#1
papa56 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 155	How do I disable I have Windows XP...and I get spam sent in the form of a dialog box...how do I disable this. Thanks

08-13-2003, 10:17 AM	#3
lanclandesigns Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Queens, NEW YORK CITY! Posts: 1,372	go to settings>controlpanel>administrative tools>services> scroll down to messenger, right click it, go to all tasks click stop, right click messenger again, go to properties where it says startup type click "disabled" __________________ Signature is for sale! ICQ ME 287-017-204

08-13-2003, 10:18 AM	#5
lanclandesigns Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Queens, NEW YORK CITY! Posts: 1,372	beat ya no carrier __________________ Signature is for sale! ICQ ME 287-017-204

08-13-2003, 11:43 AM	#7
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	www.zonealarm.com __________________ __________ Loadedca$h - get sum! - Revengebucks - mmm rebills! - webair (gotz sErVrz)

08-13-2003, 10:11 AM	#2
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	you'ved just been infected by a worm, go to Windows Update

08-13-2003, 11:41 AM	#6
papa56 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 155	wow...thanks for the quick replies guys. One question...why does the stop button have to be clicked...won't setting it to disable do it? Once again thanks