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

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

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" :thumbsup

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

beat ya no carrier :1orglaugh :thumbsup :thumbsup :)

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