Recently, many listeners have asked how to get rid of the annoying messenger pop-up windows they receive when online. This problem affects only Windows XP users. These messenger pop-ups are NOT related to the MSN Messenger service used for instant messaging. These messages are unsolicited advertisements where the advertiser utilizes a function of Windows XP called the Messenger Service.
The purpose of the Messenger Service is to alert users on a local network (like a business) to announcements and company information. However, some advertisers have figured out a way to use this service as a way of popping ads in front of our eyeballs. Follow this weeks tip to stop these unwanted and unnecessary ads.
1. RIGHT Click on My Computer
2. Click Manage
3. Click Services and Applications from the left side of screen
4. Double-Click Services on the right side Scroll down on the right until you see Messenger in the list (alphabetically) and Double click on it
5. In the dropdown menu marked Startup Type on the general tab, click and choose Disabled.
6. Click the Stop button under Service Status
7. Click OK
8. Close these Windows
These steps will stop the Messenger ads and pop-ups permanently
