[Ham-Computers] Messenger Service Question

Fri, 1 Nov 2002 23:00:18 -0600

Herb, I had to block my MSN Messenger through my firewall and it STILL
attempts to activate without my permission!  I've got version 4.7 for XP as
I'm running XP Professional.

Elden KB9OEX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Herb Gerhardt" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 9:24 PM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] Messenger Service Question

> For the last few days I have been getting "Messenger Service" messages on
my
> computer.  They are unwanted adds.  I have no idea why they are appearing
> all of a sudden and would like to put a stop to them.  Anyone have any
ideas
> as to how to stop them other than shutting the computer down?
>
> I have a laptop with the XP Operating System including Service Pack 1 and
am
> running WinAPRS most of the time.  I am subscribed to Charter Internet and
> leave the cable modem on at all times like they recommend.  I do not have
IE
> or my email service running but still get these annoying messages.
>
> Any one have any ideas?  Yes, I have disabled Instant Messenger.  At least
I
> think I do.  It says that it is not running.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Herb, KB7UVC
> NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator
> Our WEB Site:  www.nwaprs.org
>
>
>
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