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Mutt · 10-23-2002, 02:32 PM

Ok some fucker has installed something on my PC in the last two days. I'm getting these pop-up windows........ they don't look like a browser pop-up...... the title bar has "Messenger". Then of course there is a link to i presume porn.

Anybody else know what this is and where it would come from?

Spoonie Luv · 10-23-2002, 02:34 PM

I read about a new infection that uses the windows messenger. If ur running Win2k/XP, try shutting of the Messenger Service.

LBBV · 10-23-2002, 03:26 PM

They are doing this by using the built in Windows Messenger tool.

You can disable it by turning off "Messenger" in your services. To do this in Windows 2000, right click on "My computer" and go to "properties". Then, double-click on "Services and Applications", then d/c on "Services". Right click on "Messenger" and select "properties" and disable it and stop it.

There was a thread about this a while back and quite a few online news sites covered this new spam-tactic...

Mutt · 10-23-2002, 03:43 PM

thanks guys.

i'm running WindowsXP, i've never even looked at any built in Messenger Service. Where do i look for it in Control Panel?

ADL Colin · 10-23-2002, 04:23 PM

Linux. Check. They'll NEVER get me!

Va2k · 10-23-2002, 04:25 PM

get adware to remove anything that isnt a virus then run a virus scan

Spoonie Luv · 10-23-2002, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mutt
thanks guys.

i'm running WindowsXP, i've never even looked at any built in Messenger Service. Where do i look for it in Control Panel?

Yeah, go into control panel, switch to classic view, select administrative tools, and you'll see the services icon. Look for service named "messenger" turn it off and disable it. You don't need it on anyway. It is for network admins to broadcast messages to workstations on network.

Mutt · 10-23-2002, 04:32 PM

thanks for the info

Spoonie Luv · 10-23-2002, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mutt
thanks for the info

You're welcome. Feel free to send traffic :D

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10-23-2002, 03:26 PM	#3
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10-23-2002, 03:43 PM	#4
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	thanks guys. i'm running WindowsXP, i've never even looked at any built in Messenger Service. Where do i look for it in Control Panel? __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

10-23-2002, 04:23 PM	#5
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10-23-2002, 04:25 PM	#6
Va2k I’m still alive barley. Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Va Posts: 10,060	get adware to remove anything that isnt a virus then run a virus scan __________________

10-23-2002, 02:34 PM	#2
Spoonie Luv Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crankerville Posts: 1,003	I read about a new infection that uses the windows messenger. If ur running Win2k/XP, try shutting of the Messenger Service.

10-23-2002, 04:32 PM	#8
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	thanks for the info __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!