windows xp pop-ups...

[tackdaddy]

i recently installed xp home on my computer and i keep getting these pop ups that are supposedly part of xp.i installed a pop up blocker and that did'nt work.i also tried to block it with my firewall(zonealarm) but it did'nt work either.the question is how do i stop these?please help.

[Ken17625]

Turn off Messenger by going to start>run> then type "services.msc" (without the quotes)

Right click on the entry listed as "Messenger" and select properties.

From there, you should see a pulldown menu (box) labeled "Startup type:", set it to "disabled".

Hit "apply" then "ok" .

[johnsmatrix]

I have a couple of questions for you.

#1. Is the XP software you installed off a factory cd?
#2. What are the pop-ups saying? You say they are supposedly part of XP? Are they advertisements?
#3. How long after you install did the pop ups start?

Anything else you could mention that might be useful information?

EDIT:: I'm probably on the wrong track... Just ignore my post if Ken's solution works for ya.

[Jim Morrison]

if u want a easier way just hit start run msconfig services then disable it same thang MEssenger

[tackdaddy]

thanks alot the problem is solved,it was driving me crazy trying to get rid of that.i appreciate the help.....thanks.

[Krell]

He's on the right track as usual, he's answered this question before.

I would add one thing, for the umteen billionth time, go to blackviper.com, follow the XP Serives list he has, and go thru things one at a time. I doubt that this is the only thing that needs addressing..