>Hi All.
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>I am running Windows XP/SP1. Every now and then I find a dialog pops up on my computer with the caption "Messenger Service". Inside the window is some spam message - usually about getting a US green card.
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>I do not know if its related to Windows Messenger, which I do have installed but I do not run it unless I need to contact a friend. I have switched off the options in Windows Messenger - Tools - Options - "Run this program when Windows starts" and "Allow this program to run in the background".
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>Q) How can I stop these "Messenger Service" windows from popping up?
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>Thanks
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Hi Jos,

Take a look at http://www.andyrathbone.com/tips/netsend.html and http://www.jmu.edu/computing/security/info/winmsg.shtml