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Knowledge Base Article
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AdSubtract
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Blocking Email and Messenger Service pop ups.
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AdSubtract will only block Internet (browser based) ads, it does not block Spam e-mail or Windows® "Messenger Service" pop-ups. Instructions to block Messenger Service pop-ups are below. We have a product called Spam Subtract that will block spam e-mail. Information about purchasing Spam Subtract can be found at: http://www.valusoft.com/navigation/home-office.html
You can follow the instructions below, or you can download a free utility called MessageSubtract. It is offered by InterMute, the developer of AdSubtract, to block Messenger Service pop-ups. These ads affect Windows NT4/XP/2000 users only. It is a small download (206 k) and is available at http://www.messagesubtract.com
If you are receiving unwanted pop up boxes with "Messenger Service" in the title bar, disable the Windows Messenger Services. NOTE: This will not disable your instant message program such as ICQ, MSN Messenger, or Yahoo Instant Messenger, etc.
In their factory configured settings, Microsoft Windows operating systems (98, ME, XP, 2000, NT) allows anyone on the internet to send pop up Windows to your screen. To remove the ability for anyone send pop up messages to your computer, you can disable the Windows "Messenger Service".
More information about this subject can be found at:
Spam Takes New Form
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/answerstips/story/0,24330,3374542,00.html
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 168893
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/Q168/8/93.ASP&NoWebContent=1
Block Messenger Pop-Ups
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,990145,00.asp
To disable the Windows Messenger service:
Windows 98/Me
The Windows Messenger Service cannot be disabled.
Windows XP:
1. Click Start | Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Administrative Tools.
3. Double-click Services.
4. Scroll down and select Messenger.
5. Right-click on Messenger, click Properties.
6. Click on the Stop button.
7. Click OK.
Windows 2000:
1. Click on Start | Settings | Control Panel.
2. Double-click Administrative Tools.
3. Scroll down and select Messenger.
4. Double-click on Services.
5. Double-click on Messenger Service.
6. Click the Stop button.
7. Change Startup Type to Disable.
8. Click OK.
Windows NT:
1. Click Start | Control Panel.
2. Double-click Administrative Tools.
3. Click Services.
4. Double-click on Messenger.
5. Click Stop in the Messenger Properties window.
6. Change Startup Type to Disable.
7. Click OK.
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12/23/2003 2:59:53 PM |
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