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I have put a message on how to stop messenger pop ups in the last message about them. Incase you have missed it i will explain how to stop them. Open the control panel from the start menu. In category mode click on performance and maintenance. Click on administrative tools and then double-click services. Scroll down the right-hand list and double-click on the messenger entry. Click the stop button and select disabled from the startup type box. Click on the ok button to apply the changes and you won't be bothered y pop ups again! Regards Sally.

Sally, The preferred method to rid your system of this annoyance is to block NetBIOS ports 135, 137, 138. and 139 through your firewall. Stopping the Messenger service is not recommended as some applications such as Anti-virus software, your printer or UPS use Messenger alerts to notify you. Crista

Christa So how the heck does one do that! Sylvie

Sylvie, Check your firewall manual. Every one is different. Crista

Hi Sallyann, You lost me once I had gone into control panel, where is Performance and Maintenance to be found? I'm running Windows ME if that makes any difference. Hi Crista, As for Firewall - whats that? I've got an anit-virus programme (McAfree) - is that the same thing? Yours in ignorance Janet

Janet, http://netsecurity.about(.)com/library/weekly/aa030503a.htm Crista

hello Janet, go to control panel. look for administrative tool icon click on that then look for services click on that then the list will come up. scroll down on the right side and look for messenger then click on disable. continue from there. any problems will be on line tomorrow. regards Sallyann.