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Thread ID: 48155	2004-08-15 21:09:00	WINDOWS MESSENGER still unning	Tony.br (4018)	Press F1

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262049	2004-08-15 21:09:00	Hi all I wonder if anyone has an answer to this . All OS versions after WIN XP have a WINDOWS MESSENGER program installed by default . This is useless and dangerous . This is different from MS MESSENGER . Perhaps read the message below which I have tried and it is shown as not active I also tried SHOOT THE MESSENGER available from . . . . com/stm/shootthemessenger . htm" target="_blank">grc . com But when i go CTRL ALT DEL I find MSMSGS . EXE it is still running and I get odd contacts from MS MESSENGER popping up and still able to see me . Has anyone come across this and is there another solution . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to turn off Windows Messenger Service What Windows Messenger Service Allows to Happen on Your Computer Should a pop up box appear on your screen with the words "Messenger Service" in the title bar, chances are that you have Windows Messenger Services enabled . In their initial state, Microsoft Windows operating systems (98, ME, XP, 2000, NT) allow anyone on the internet to pop up Windows on your screen . There is no need for them to know anything about your computer and your computer does not care who does it . Even less savory individuals may pop up messages on your screen that try to fool you into taking actions that may not be in your best interest . The important thing to remember is that anyone, anywhere in the world can pop up one of these messages on your computer . At this time it looks as though all these messages will have "Messenger Service" in the Window title . It would be wise to verify with support staff any such message that appears on your computer that instructs you to to take actions that may divulge sensitive information, change your password, leads you to a web site, or take other, unusual actions on your computer . Also know that spam senders are using the Windows Message Service as another way to distribute their advertisements . Keep in mind that faculty and staff are advised to check with their computer support staff before disabling any service so that you do not inadvertently disable a service that your department uses . 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 2000 Click Start-> Settings-> Control Panel-> Administrative Tools->Services Scroll down and highlight "Messenger" Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties . Click the STOP button . Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar Click OK Windows XP Home Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Administrative Tools Double click Services Scroll down and highlight "Messenger" Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties . Click the STOP button . Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar Click OK Windows XP Professional Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel Click Administrative Tools Click Services Double click Services Scroll down and highlight "Messenger" Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties . Click the STOP button . Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar Click OK	Tony.br (4018)
262050	2004-08-15 22:00:00	Windows Messenger and Messenger Service are two different programs. The Instant Messaging client is called Windows Messenger which is the process (MSMSGS.EXE) that you have running still. "Shoot the Messenger" only disables Messenger Service which can be used (and abused) for messages across LANS. You can remove Windows Messenger from your computer if you do not want this program. See here (www.dougknox.com).	Jen C (20)
262051	2004-08-15 22:01:00	Try the tips on this page here (www.kellys-korner-xp.com) hths	johnboy (217)
262052	2004-08-15 22:22:00	Many thanks to you and the other respondant i will look at both in detail.	Tony.br (4018)
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