For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called
messenger service.
Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT.
Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck.
This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you
wreck sure as hell.
Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how?
I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my wits
end.
Any help appreciated.
Thank you
MILO
Stopping Windows Messenger service spam pop-ups
Milo Johnson asked how to stop spam pop-ups from the Messenger service that appeared mid-race. Doug Olsen explained disabling the Windows Messenger service in Administrative Tools, which worked, and others clarified it was unrelated to MSN Messenger and recommended firewalls and Spybot.
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> For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called > messenger service. > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you > wreck sure as hell. > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how? > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my>or the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called
>messenger service.
Happened to me only one time about a month ago racing NR2002 on papy server.
Hasn't happened again. Sorry I can't help but i look forward to the answer
Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go to start->control
panel->administrative tools->services. Find "Messenger" in the list,
double-click it, then change the "startup type" to "disabled" in the dialog
box which pops up.
This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should hopefully be
similar.
HTH,
Doug
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> For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called > messenger service. > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you > wreck sure as hell. > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how? > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at myOn Wed, 19 Feb 2003 04:49:18 GMT, "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]>
wrote:
Try adaware.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
HTH
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>For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called >messenger service. >Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. >Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. >This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you >wreck sure as hell. >Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how? >I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my wits >end. >Any help appreciated. >Thank you >MILO >This method can be used in XP too.
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> Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go to > start->control panel->administrative tools->services. Find > "Messenger" in the list, double-click it, then change the "startup > type" to "disabled" in the dialog box which pops up. > > This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should > hopefully be similar.Quoted text (12 lines)
>Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go to start->control >panel->administrative tools->services. Find "Messenger" in the list, >double-click it, then change the "startup type" to "disabled" in the dialog >box which pops up. > >This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should hopefully be >similar. > >HTH, > >Doug >Quoted text (19 lines)
> >"Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message >news:i1E4a.156512$SD6.8365@sccrnsc03... >> For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called >> messenger service. >> Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. >> Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. >> This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you >> wreck sure as hell. >> Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how? >> I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my >wits >> end. >> Any help appreciated. >> Thank you >> MILO >> >> >Quoted text (23 lines)
>On Wed, 19 Feb 2003 04:49:18 GMT, "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> >wrote: > >>For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called >>messenger service. >>Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. >>Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. >>This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you >>wreck sure as hell. >>Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how? >>I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my wits >>end. >>Any help appreciated. >>Thank you >>MILO >> > > >Try adaware. > >http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ > >HTHNo, delete the fucking messenger thing !!!
If you EVER want to use it, get trillian which does messenger, yahoo, aim,
icq and irc, all in 1 little tiny program....
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"Doug Olsen" <[email hidden]> a �crit dans le message de
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> Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go to
start->control
> panel->administrative tools->services. Find "Messenger" in the list,
> double-click it, then change the "startup type" to "disabled" in the
dialog
> box which pops up.
>
> This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should hopefully
be
> similar.
>
> HTH,
>
> Doug
>
>
> "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> news:i1E4a.156512$SD6.8365@sccrnsc03...
> > For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something
called
> > messenger service.
> > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT.
> > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck.
> > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you
> > wreck sure as hell.
> > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so
how?
> > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my
> wits
> > end.
> > Any help appreciated.
> > Thank you
> > MILO
> >
> >
>
>
You're right. It's also usefull to get a wider view on the Messenger issue,
because disabling it can cause other problems, like slowing down Outlook
Express's startup. You can find out how to deal with those isssues here (for
example):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_messenger.htm
Ice D
"Doug Olsen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go tostart->control
> panel->administrative tools->services. Find "Messenger" in the list,
> double-click it, then change the "startup type" to "disabled" in thedialog
> box which pops up.
>
> This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should hopefullybe
called
> > messenger service.
> > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT.
> > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck.
> > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you
> > wreck sure as hell.
> > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if sohow?
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> similar. > > HTH, > > Doug > > > "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:i1E4a.156512$SD6.8365@sccrnsc03... > > For the last month I have had popups on my computer from somethingQuoted text (10 lines)
> > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my > wits > > end. > > Any help appreciated. > > Thank you > > MILO > > > > > >Its the windows messenger not MSN messenger thats the problem but, yeah, get Trillian instead of MSN, yahoo, ICQ etc. Thats one
programme I couldnt do without.
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"Txl" <txl AT free.fr> wrote in message news:3e535de6$0$7904$[email hidden]...
> No, delete the fucking messenger thing !!!
>
> If you EVER want to use it, get trillian which does messenger, yahoo, aim,
> icq and irc, all in 1 little tiny program....
>
>
>
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> http://pub7.ezboard.com/bpinball
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> FLSH DLX - SPDERMAN - CHRLIE'S NGELS - TX SCTOR - MRS GOW - RBO WARS
> BALLY : XENN - EGHT BLL - EGHT BLL CHMP - PACMN - SPKEASY 4 - STRKES N
> SPRES - SPCE INVDERS - FTRE SPA - LADY LCK - PRAGON
> WILLIAMS : BLCKOUT - CNTACT - ADDMS FAMLY
>
> "Doug Olsen" <[email hidden]> a �crit dans le message de
> news: nEE4a.24023$[email hidden]...
> > Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go to
> start->control
> > panel->administrative tools->services. Find "Messenger" in the list,
> > double-click it, then change the "startup type" to "disabled" in the
> dialog
> > box which pops up.
> >
> > This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should hopefully
> be
> > similar.
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > Doug
> >
> >
> > "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> > news:i1E4a.156512$SD6.8365@sccrnsc03...
> > > For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something
> called
> > > messenger service.
> > > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT.
> > > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck.
> > > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you
> > > wreck sure as hell.
> > > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so
> how?
> > > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my
> > wits
> > > end.
> > > Any help appreciated.
> > > Thank you
> > > MILO
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
I had the same problem in XP Pro. As stated, disable the Messenger item in
Admin Tools -> Services (You may have to add Admin Tools to your Start List
to do so. The XP Help and support will tell you how)...
or install a firewall and block them out( always a good idea, but it'll rob
some performance) .
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> Thank you
> MILO
>
>
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> For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called > messenger service. > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you > wreck sure as hell. > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how? > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at myWorked like a charm!!
Thank you MILO
"Doug Olsen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go tostart->control
> panel->administrative tools->services. Find "Messenger" in the list,
> double-click it, then change the "startup type" to "disabled" in thedialog
> box which pops up.
>
> This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should hopefullybe
called
> > messenger service.
> > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT.
> > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck.
> > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you
> > wreck sure as hell.
> > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if sohow?
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> similar. > > HTH, > > Doug > > > "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:i1E4a.156512$SD6.8365@sccrnsc03... > > For the last month I have had popups on my computer from somethingQuoted text (10 lines)
> > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my > wits > > end. > > Any help appreciated. > > Thank you > > MILO > > > > > >Ray <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
Doug is spot on. Pop up ad blockers wont work as it uses the windows
messenging service - this is not to be confused with ms "instant
messenger". Both are 2 diff. things. Disabling/deleting one will not
affect the other.
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> On Wed, 19 Feb 2003 04:49:18 GMT, "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> > wrote: > > >For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called > >messenger service. > >Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. > >Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. > >This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you > >wreck sure as hell. > >Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how? > >I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my wits > >end. > >Any help appreciated. > >Thank you > >MILO > > > > > Try adaware. > > http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ > > HTHTxl wrote:
>
> No, delete the fucking messenger thing !!!
>
> If you EVER want to use it, get trillian which does messenger, yahoo, aim,
> icq and irc, all in 1 little tiny program....
Great, I'm all for efficient programs, I hate unnecessary shit! Talking
of which: maybe you could reduce the size of your sig, and delete all
unnecessary text from your posts?
although I agree AdAware is not the answer,
FWIW, AdAware is not a pop-up blocker, but is a spyware removal utility.
More and more "freeware" is loaded with this crap, and AdAware goes through
and cleans up most spyware that gets installed.
hth,
jeff
> Doug is spot on. Pop up ad blockers wont work as it uses the windows
> messenging service - this is not to be confused with ms "instant
> messenger". Both are 2 diff. things. Disabling/deleting one will not
> affect the other.
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>although I agree AdAware is not the answer, > >FWIW, AdAware is not a pop-up blocker, but is a spyware removal utility. >More and more "freeware" is loaded with this crap, and AdAware goes through >and cleans up most spyware that gets installed. > >hth, >jeff >thx.
i looked at it, and from their FAQ:
"These are send using the Messenger service integrated into Windows 2000 and
XP (try the 'net send' command to see for yourself).
To disable the Messenger service, go to Start --> All Programs -->
Administrative Tools --> Component Services. In Component Services, click on
Services (Local), then on the right side, find Messenger and disable it.
Note: not everyone will have Administrative Tools in the Start menu. You need
to make it visible under Taskbar and Start Menu Properties (right-click on
taskbar --> Properties). The surest way to get to Component Services is to
enter %systemroot%\system32\com\comexp.msc into the command line."
which also answers the posters original question.
later,
jeff
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> There is supposed to be a better one called "Spybot Search and > Destroy", according to PC World, but I haven't tried it yet. On their > test, it found 26 items compared to 9 for Ad-Aware. > > -pw > >>> Doug is spot on. Pop up ad blockers wont work as it uses the windows >>> messenging service - this is not to be confused with ms "instant >>> messenger". Both are 2 diff. things. Disabling/deleting one will not >>> affect the other. > >In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden]
says...
>There is supposed to be a better one called "Spybot Search and
>Destroy", according to PC World, but I haven't tried it yet. On their
>test, it found 26 items compared to 9 for Ad-Aware.
As of AdAware 6.0 (released earlier this month), AdAware looks to be top dog
again. That said, I'm keeping both on my machines.
-Tim
These are coming in via the Windows Messaging service. This is the latest
abuse by the scumbag spammers of the world. This is NOT the same as Windows
Messenger.
The Windows Messenging service handles inter-computer network
communications. Basically, somehow they got your IP address and they are
using the NET SEND command (Syntax: NET SEND {name | * | /DOMAIN[:name] |
/USERS} message) to send you these messages.
I believe the most common cure is to stop the Windows Messaging service and
set it's startup to manual.
Larry
There are procedures to disable it, and unless you are on a corporate
network it should not affect you.
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> Thank you
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>
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> For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something called > messenger service. > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race and you > wreck sure as hell. > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so how? > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at mySorry, you are confusing Windows Messenger with the Windows Messaging
Service. They are two completely different entities and are not related in
any way.
Larry
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RYL
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> No, delete the fucking messenger thing !!! > > If you EVER want to use it, get trillian which does messenger, yahoo, aim, > icq and irc, all in 1 little tiny program.... > > > > -- > The first ever pinball ezboard !! > http://pub7.ezboard.com/bpinball > > SYS80 : BLK HOLE - HNTD HSE - SPRIT - VOLCNO - PNK PNTHER - DEVLS DARE -Quoted text (31 lines)
> FLSH DLX - SPDERMAN - CHRLIE'S NGELS - TX SCTOR - MRS GOW - RBO WARS > BALLY : XENN - EGHT BLL - EGHT BLL CHMP - PACMN - SPKEASY 4 - STRKES N > SPRES - SPCE INVDERS - FTRE SPA - LADY LCK - PRAGON > WILLIAMS : BLCKOUT - CNTACT - ADDMS FAMLY > > "Doug Olsen" <[email hidden]> a �crit dans le message de > news: nEE4a.24023$[email hidden]... > > Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go to > start->control > > panel->administrative tools->services. Find "Messenger" in the list, > > double-click it, then change the "startup type" to "disabled" in the > dialog > > box which pops up. > > > > This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should hopefully > be > > similar. > > > > HTH, > > > > Doug > > > > > > "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:i1E4a.156512$SD6.8365@sccrnsc03... > > > For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something > called > > > messenger service. > > > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. > > > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. > > > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race andQuoted text (14 lines)
> > > wreck sure as hell. > > > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so > how? > > > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my > > wits > > > end. > > > Any help appreciated. > > > Thank you > > > MILO > > > > > > > > > > >That's why you set it's startup to manual and not disabled. That way
applications that need it can start it as necessary.
Larry
"Ice D" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> You're right. It's also usefull to get a wider view on the Messengerissue,
> because disabling it can cause other problems, like slowing down Outlook
> Express's startup. You can find out how to deal with those isssues here(for
you
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> example): > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_messenger.htm > > Ice D > > > "Doug Olsen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:nEE4a.24023$[email hidden]... > > Log into windows as a user with admin privileges, then go to > start->control > > panel->administrative tools->services. Find "Messenger" in the list, > > double-click it, then change the "startup type" to "disabled" in the > dialog > > box which pops up. > > > > This is under NT2K. XP might be slightly different, but should hopefully > be > > similar. > > > > HTH, > > > > Doug > > > > > > "Milo Johnson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:i1E4a.156512$SD6.8365@sccrnsc03... > > > For the last month I have had popups on my computer from something > called > > > messenger service. > > > Stuff like college degree for cash, enlarge your penis ECT. > > > Have tried everything I know to get rid of it but no luck. > > > This thing will pop up in the middle of the screen during a race andQuoted text (15 lines)
> > > wreck sure as hell. > > > Anyone else had this thing? If so could you get rid of it and if so > how? > > > I went into my registry, deleted stuff from taskmanager and I am at my > > wits > > > end. > > > Any help appreciated. > > > Thank you > > > MILO > > > > > > > > > > > >Spybot certainly is more thorough :)
Larry
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> >although I agree AdAware is not the answer,
> >
> >FWIW, AdAware is not a pop-up blocker, but is a spyware removal utility.
> >More and more "freeware" is loaded with this crap, and AdAware goesthrough
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