Son-of-a-Weizen Posted September 30, 2003 Report Posted September 30, 2003 I received a pop-up ad for the Windows Messenger killer to eliminate pop-ups Is this a legit download....or just some ruse? Quote
J.A.W. Posted September 30, 2003 Report Posted September 30, 2003 I received a pop-up ad for the Windows Messenger killer to eliminate pop-ups Is this a legit download....or just some ruse? I wouldn't trust it Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted September 30, 2003 Report Posted September 30, 2003 If it is legit you should be able to find it on the Microsoft site. If it ain't there, avoid it. Quote
mgraham333 Posted September 30, 2003 Report Posted September 30, 2003 No special software is required to prevent windows messenger spam. You can simply disable the windows messenger service. (see possible consequences below) Windows XP ======== Click Start->Control Panel For Category View only (skip this step for Classic View), 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 Disabled or Manual on the Startup Type drop-down menu Click OK Windows XP Home Edition ================= Click Start->Control Panel Click Administrative Tools Click Component Services Double-click Services Local Double-click "Messenger" to bring up the options panel Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties Click the STOP button Select Disabled or Manual on the Startup Type drop-down menu Click OK 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 Disabled or Manual on the Startup Type drop-down menu Click OK Windows NT ======== Click Start ->Control Panel Double-click Administrative Tools Select Services-> Double-click on Messenger In the Messenger Properties window, select Stop, Then choose Disable as the Startup Type Click OK Windows 98 & ME =========== Windows Messenger Service cannot be disabled Possible consequences of disabling Messenger Service Messenger Service is sometimes used by system administrators to advertise system shutdowns or scheduled maintenance to all users on a domain or network segment. It can be used to pass messages to friends and co-workers. If you turn the service off, you will not get these messages. You may wish to check with your distributed IT provider before disabling Windows Messenger service so that you do not inadvertently disable a service that your department uses. source: http://www.auburn.edu/oit/security/messeng...gerService.html Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted September 30, 2003 Author Report Posted September 30, 2003 Yes, looks to be a bogus number. Thanks folks! Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted September 30, 2003 Author Report Posted September 30, 2003 A place that once housed a magnificant wine collection...were you ever there? Quote
Christiern Posted September 30, 2003 Report Posted September 30, 2003 I never even entered the lobby, sad to say. Quote
wolff Posted September 30, 2003 Report Posted September 30, 2003 Acually I think it is legit. I installed free ZoneAlarm and have not seen it since. Microsooft recommended ZoneAlarm as opposed to disabling messenger. Quote
mgraham333 Posted October 1, 2003 Report Posted October 1, 2003 I run ZoneAlarm Pro as well and have not had to disable windows messenger. I haven't tried many software firewalls, but would have no problems recommending this one. Quote
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