Just installed Windows XP...what do I have to do to stop those @#$% "messenger service" warnings.....
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If advertisements are opening on your computer in a window titled Messenger Service, it may indicate that your system is not secure. You should enable the Internet Connection Firewall and disable the Messenger Service in Windows XP to help protect your computer from unwanted spam and other potential threats.\n\nThe Messenger Service was originally designed for use by system administrators to notify Windows users about their networks. However, some advertisers have started using this service to send information via the Internet, and these messages could be used maliciously to distribute a virus.\n\n• Note Although the name of the service is similar, Messenger Service in Windows XP is not related to instant messaging programs such as Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger. Disabling instant messaging programs is not necessary and not recommended. Disabling instant messaging programs will not prevent Messenger Service spam on your computer. \n \n• If your computer is part of a corporate network, ask the network administrator before disabling Messenger Service. \n \n• If you have Windows XP at home or in a small office that you manage yourself, you should disable the Messenger Service. \n\nFirst, make sure that your system is protected by an Internet firewall and that you've followed the steps to Protect Your PC. Disabling the Messenger Service without using a firewall will prevent the unwanted spam, but will not protect your computer from intruders.\n\nTo disable the Messenger Service in Windows XP (Caution: If your computer is part of a corporate network, talk to your system administrator before taking this action.)\n\n1. Click Start and then click Control Panel. \n \n2. Click Performance and Maintenance. (If you do not see the Performance and Maintenance icon, you may be using Classic View. You can skip to step 3 below, but you must double-click Administrative Tools.) \n\n3. Click Administrative Tools.\n\n4. Double-click Services..\n\n5. Double-click Messenger.\n\n6. In the Startup type list, choose Disabled. \n\n7. Click Stop, and then click OK.
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Hi. That message is a warning, not an error : http://www.pdncommunity.com/pdn/board/message?board.id=wppro&message.id=1053
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Is your Windows up-to-date?  XP originally came with Messenger service turned on.  This allowed other people to send you messages.  Often people would send messages trying to con you into installing/purchasing some useless/harmful software!  Updates, prevented this problem.
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Download the file http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts/xp_messenger_remove.vbs\nClose Windows Messenger service and run the downloaded file.Double-click the xp_messenger_remove.vbs file.  You will be prompted that Messenger must be closed to continue. Click Yes\n\n\nFor Manual Removal\n------------------\nIf you prefer to remove Windows Messenger manually, click Start, Run and enter the following command:\n\nRunDll32 advpack.dll, LaunchINFSection %windir%&#92; inf&#92; msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove\n\nNote: This will prevent a long delay when opening Outlook Express if you have the Contacts pane enabled.  To prevent this, click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT  Go to:\n\nHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE&#92; Software&#92; Microsoft&#92; Outlook Express\n\nRight click in the right pane and select New, Dword value. Give it the name Hide Messenger Double click this new entry and set the value to 2.
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Uninstall the messenger and re install it again..\n\nIf the eror is still coming then reinstall the operating system
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Pfft, nevermind what the guy before me said. Click Start -> Run -> type msconfig -> click the last tab, labled startup, then uncheck msn messenger, and check Yahoo! Messenger...\n\n\nregards, \n\n\nJames
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I had this problem many times on Windows XP after certain updates...My suggestion is to find an older version of yahoo messenger maybe 6
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Another program must be conflicting with messenger.  So think about what have you d/l or installed lately?  Also ther may be progams on the system tray (right hand task bar) that are starting up with your computer they also do behind he scenes things to interfere.   It is tough.   You could try this. \nYou could try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To: \nstart\nprograms\naccessories\nsystems tools\nsystem restore\nThis process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files. Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.\nE
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1)If u r using XP create diffrent users for the system by going to control panel-Users and Accounts. or\n2)If u r talking about Internet Explorer clear all cookies,files,passowords from Internet Cache by going to Tools-Internet Options- or\n\n3)If u r talking about messenger then uncheck the boxes which says remember passoword,email id etc.\n\nI hope this helps.\nhttp://360.yahoo.com/darkmatter7000
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Open Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, Go to Tools->Options. Click on the Preferences Tab. Then un-check "Run This program when Windows Starts."\n\n Then If you use Outlook Express also go to tools->options in OE then  uncheck "Automatically log on to MSN Messenger Service. (You may have to do this in Outlook also.)\n\nOr In Windows XP, Navigate to (regedt32): HKEY_CURRENT_USER&#92;Software&#92;Microsoft&#92;Windows&#92;CurrentVersion&#92;Run and delete MSMSGS.
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My Computer ->Control Panel ->Add Remove Programs-> Remove Yahoo Messenger
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This is what worked with MSN Messenger:\n1. Open up Messenger\n2. Tools > Options\n3. Preferences\n4. Uncheck "Run Windows Messenger when Windows Starts\n\nOpen up Yahoo Messenger and look for something similar
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If you are receiving windows look-a-like popups (messenger boxes) then you should turn off Windows Messenger service in Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. Just double click on "Messenger" and stop the service. Also, you can set it's Startup to Disabled. Let me know if this helps! There's no need to download any third party programs to disable Windows Messenger.
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Uninstall the one that you are using, in control panel, under, add/remove programs..Then go back to the page where you download the messenger, and get the latest version, that is available, That way, you are starting all over, and any problems, that you might have had, will be gone..It is best, always to get the latest version available..Good Luck..
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Check the messenger window for options, preferences or tools.  There will be a place where you can select or deselect the option which starts IM when your computer starts.  Turn it off and you will have to manually log on.
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To disable messinger service:\nWindows XP\n1. Click Start -> Control Panel\n2. Click Performance and Maintenance\n3. Click Administrative Tools\n4. Double click Services\n5. Scroll down and highlight "Messenger"\n6. Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.\n7. Click the STOP button.\n8. Select Disable in the Startup Type scroll bar\n9. Click OK
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The message is just a warning that you have made a change to the startup lists.   Windows wants you to know that you are not using everything.  You do have to restart to make your change effective.\n\nBut if you really want to uncheck those items, just restart and ignor the message!