catalunya199again

does anyone know any sites on blocking these things cause my bt blocker doesnt stop them

andypugh2000

Try the totally free google toolbar

Miles

2nd vote for the Google Toolbar...

2000 sport

iTrader: (1)

or just do this...

Anyone with Windows XP or above will have seen them - those damn annoying Messenger Service pop-ups that appear everytime you are on the internet. Some of them even have the cheek of offering to tell you how to stop them - with a premium rate number to call for the info

Read on and I'll tell you how to stop them for FREE!

First off though, the very fact that you are getting these messages tells me that you are not using any form of firewall on our PC. Your PC is effectively advertising its presence on the internet and inviting unwelcome visitors to come and have a nose around. It is even holding the door open for them!!

An effective firewall is a must, especially if you are using an 'Always On' connection (ADSL or Cable broadband)

There are many many firewalls available, some cost a few quid, some considerably more and some are free. One of the most popular ones is ZoneAlarm (http://www.zonelabs.com) and believe it or not it is also one of the free ones. Whats more it is also one of the simplest to set up and configure.

Another thing to note here - these messages are nothing to do with MSN or Windows Messenger chat programs. Disabling the pop-ups will not affect your use of either of these programs.

The culprit is the Windows Network Messenger Service, which is designed to allow system administrators send system messages to all users on their network. Microsoft (bless them) felt it necessary to enable this service by default, although for the majority of home PC users it is totally unnecessary.

So, to get rid of these annoying pop-ups:







You will need to be logged on with Administrative priveleges

Click on Start

Click on Run

In the box, type Services.msc then click OK

In the new window that opens, scroll down until you find Messenger

Double click the entry to open its Properties page

Click on Stop

Use the Startup type drop down list and choose Disabled

Click on Apply, then OK

courtesy of fig..

Jerome

Try Panicware.

Google toolbar has privacy issues that deter me from using it.

catalunya199again

cheers for the info. i do have a firwall and a/v its called bullguard its free for 60 days has caught and killed a few viruses

p@ul

Do you use msn m8,the new version has tool bar with blocker on it

Leslie

2000 Sport's method of disabling the Windows Messenger Service works like a charm, I did that some time ago and have never had another pop-up.

Les

catalunya199again

dont use msn that much only when i play on line games its when im generaly browsing just tried that new method fingers crossed

astraboy

Of course, the big question is how do I log on with admin priviliges?
I am running windows ME and BT Yahoo broadband.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I am reduced to sending turds in boxes to the spammers PO box numbers
astraboy.

catalunya199again

good point astraboy i have done this and im getting more pop ups i have the same settings as you except im xp

catalunya199again

bttt

ScoobyRuss

My vote also goes for the google toolbar. I think When you install the toolbar you get the option to make your installtion private. So this should sort out the privacy issue.