|
PureBytes Links
Trading Reference Links
|
Once again, there are some applications which use the messenger service. On
my system, for example, my UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and its
monitoring software use the messenger service to communicate and disabling
that service disables the computer's ability to monitor and control the UPS.
I, too, used to get a large number of these pop-ups, but since I installed
Norton Internet Security I have seen none.
Regards,
Carroll Slemaker
> very easy to do this ...
>
> 1. assuming win2000, go to Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Administrative
> Tools
>
> 2. Double Click "Services".
>
> 3. Scroll down to "Messenger" and double click.
>
> 4. "Stop" service.
>
> 5. Set Startup type to "Disabled"
>
> Unless you're part of a network, you'll be ok. The Messenger service is
used
> by the administrator to send messages to network users. This services is
> misused by the "pop-up messages" people.
>
> Regards
> Paul Williams
|