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robertthebard · 09-30-2003, 09:36 PM

They keep coming up through my Windows messenger service, how the hell do i stop them, they even pop up when i'm on NWN's, which causes me all kinds of problems. Help!!!!!

Bungleau · 10-01-2003, 01:08 AM

Disable the messenger service. You don't need it.

Depending on your Windows version, go to control panel, services (or control panel, administrative tools, services), find the messenger service, and deactivate it. Ignore any warnings; the odds are great that no system admin wants to communicate with you through that service.

SpiritWarrior · 10-01-2003, 01:17 AM

Dude I had the exact same problem. Those weird grey boxes coming up during my NWN's multiplay. If you are running XP go to Start>Run and type Msconfig and under the Startup menu find the messenger service and disable it.

It is the worst piece of shit spamming method ever! Really it drove me mad when I first got XP.

robertthebard · 10-01-2003, 02:41 AM

Well, i couldn't find a file for the Windows Messenger, but I found one called Messenger, and disabled it, hope it works. I'm tired of that crap, and yes, it is a shit way to spam someone. I found out my firewall was disabled too, so I enabled it, that may not be the problem, but it can't hurt, especially with a cable internet connection. Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it.

SpiritWarrior · 10-01-2003, 03:09 AM

You did it right, it's just called Messenger.

robertthebard · 10-01-2003, 03:12 AM

Hooray, no more interuptions. It's a drag when your fighting, and have to guess whats up because of the pop up, and you can't even move it. Thanks again, maybe i can play a little longer now.

[img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] How can you make them stop doing that, is there somewhere to report them?

SpiritWarrior · 10-01-2003, 06:46 AM

It's like reporting spam, it does nothing but brings you more spam [img]smile.gif[/img] .

I hate it especially in PVP as my screen would minimize and I'd be desperately trying to get back to the game. Grrrr...

09-30-2003, 09:36 PM	#1
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	They keep coming up through my Windows messenger service, how the hell do i stop them, they even pop up when i'm on NWN's, which causes me all kinds of problems. Help!!!!! __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

10-01-2003, 01:08 AM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Disable the messenger service. You don't need it. Depending on your Windows version, go to control panel, services (or control panel, administrative tools, services), find the messenger service, and deactivate it. Ignore any warnings; the odds are great that no system admin wants to communicate with you through that service. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

10-01-2003, 01:17 AM	#3
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Dude I had the exact same problem. Those weird grey boxes coming up during my NWN's multiplay. If you are running XP go to Start>Run and type Msconfig and under the Startup menu find the messenger service and disable it. It is the worst piece of shit spamming method ever! Really it drove me mad when I first got XP. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

10-01-2003, 02:41 AM	#4
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	Well, i couldn't find a file for the Windows Messenger, but I found one called Messenger, and disabled it, hope it works. I'm tired of that crap, and yes, it is a shit way to spam someone. I found out my firewall was disabled too, so I enabled it, that may not be the problem, but it can't hurt, especially with a cable internet connection. Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

10-01-2003, 03:09 AM	#5
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	You did it right, it's just called Messenger. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

10-01-2003, 03:12 AM	#6
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	Hooray, no more interuptions. It's a drag when your fighting, and have to guess whats up because of the pop up, and you can't even move it. Thanks again, maybe i can play a little longer now. [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] How can you make them stop doing that, is there somewhere to report them? __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

10-01-2003, 06:46 AM	#7
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	It's like reporting spam, it does nothing but brings you more spam [img]smile.gif[/img] . I hate it especially in PVP as my screen would minimize and I'd be desperately trying to get back to the game. Grrrr... __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

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