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Disabling Windows Messenger Service

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by Uncle, 2004/01/14.

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  1. 2004/01/14
    Uncle

    Uncle Inactive Thread Starter

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    How do I disable Windows Messenger Service in Windows 98? I am told that doing so will eliminate pop-up messages.
    Thank you!
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    It will ONLY disable messages sent via Messenger.


    Find the messenger folder and rename it...
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Windows Messenger Service doesn't exist in Windows 98
     
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    markp62

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    98 has a program named Windows Messaging. It is a fax and email program. Not to be confused with Windows Messenger Service.
    You can click here and get the Google Toolbar. It has a good popup stopper, no ad/spyware comes with it.
     
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    Crucial

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    Windows 98 does have a mesenger service but not like the one on 2K and XP. if it didnt haveone you would not be able to use the netsend command. but there is no way to disable it.
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Yes, I was wrong.

    Uncle
    Messenger Service in Windows 98 can't be disabled.
    Are you getting any po-ups like this:
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    That's the only pop-up connected to Messenger Service.
    If you are on a single computer, make sure "File & Printer Sharing" is disabled, as described HERE
    Other, then that, get a pop-up stopper, or switch to a browser with built-in pop-up stopper. I think, IE is the only one without a feature like that.
     
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