Start, Run SERVICES.MSC
Find the Messenger service, stop, then set it to disable.
Bob
I have recently upgraded to XP pro. Now I am bombarded with popups in a "windows" style dialog box with a blue header labled Messenger service.
Does any one know how it get rid of this ???

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