Disturbing Message
Thrawn Foxheed
Could someone please tell me what's going on?
This looks a lot like spyware/adware so i'm stabbing in the dark here.
I also get a similar 'Messenger Service' window at times, usually telling me to visit their website which offers a Regfixer which you have to pay to use -_-.
Usually it goes 1 .99019278823487 Error Found on Registry
2 .www.scanfix.net
3 . Run regfix
4 . do it or your comp will eat itself.
Something along the lines of that. If anyone could help me identify or fix this problem, it'd be greatly appreciated.
Mojo Moo
Hi
This looks like messenger sevice thingy. I think it can be shut off with msconfig but I'm not too sure which service it is. Hopefully someone else can give you a better idea of what to do. Sorry I can't be of more help
This looks like messenger sevice thingy. I think it can be shut off with msconfig but I'm not too sure which service it is. Hopefully someone else can give you a better idea of what to do. Sorry I can't be of more help
Numa Pompilius
Looks like you need to run a spyware remover. AdAware is good, try that.
Lord Cooper
download and run these programs
spybot s&d
ad-aware
if you dont have a fire wall get one.
spybot s&d
ad-aware
if you dont have a fire wall get one.
Xenrath
You've probably been infected with spyware/malware for that "fix it or else" message - never ever download or visit sites from popups like those 
Ok here's what you need to disable the messenger service
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
While you're at it grab these
Spyware Blaster:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spybot Search and Destroy:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Download, install them, update and then go through and Enable All Protections and also do a full system scan using Spybot. If you don't already have one look at getting a decent firewall and antivirus program.
Zone Alarm is quite popular for a firewall, as for Antivirus you can get AVG from Grisoft for free.
Ok here's what you need to disable the messenger service
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
While you're at it grab these
Spyware Blaster:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spybot Search and Destroy:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Download, install them, update and then go through and Enable All Protections and also do a full system scan using Spybot. If you don't already have one look at getting a decent firewall and antivirus program.
Zone Alarm is quite popular for a firewall, as for Antivirus you can get AVG from Grisoft for free.
Thrawn Foxheed
Wow, that was fast, thanks guys. I already run numerous Spyware checks every second day or so, including Adaware and SBS&D. So far, it hasn't fixed the problem. I also run Zonealarm Pro firewall at all times.
I'll try what you said Xenrath thanks.
I'll try what you said Xenrath thanks.
SaucE
Its not spyware. Its a service windows has built in that people can exploite. If you had SP2 installed you would have never had this problem. I also recommend you install SP2 and the current security patches.
Big_Iron
If you don't/won't install SP 2, disable your Messenger service. BTW, it has nothing to do with MSN Messenger.
SaucE
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If you don't/won't install SP 2, disable your Messenger service. BTW, it has nothing to do with MSN Messenger.
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Verdant
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I don't get why people won't install SP2.
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Big_Iron
I know of a large technology based company that absolutely prohibited installing SP2. They said it broke too many of their home grown apps. I have it installed on my PC and laptop and haven't had any problems.
SaucE
I dont know how many times I have installed SP2 on different machines and have never had any issues what so ever. Correction, I had a problem once, getting the update through Windows Update. Instead I downloaded the IT Professionals SP2 version. Been using it ever since no issues.
Link to IT Professionals SP2 installer: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
Link to IT Professionals SP2 installer: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
Former Ruling
Just because you dont have problems doesn't mean others dont...
Some older machines have heart attacks when they think about SP2, and a disruption in the install process can cause major trouble.
Some older machines have heart attacks when they think about SP2, and a disruption in the install process can cause major trouble.
SaucE
I have SP2 installed on a AMD K6-2 500MHz system. Runs great. My friend has it installed on a AMD k6-2 333MHz system.
Most problems are people trying to use the computer while the patch is installing.
Most problems are people trying to use the computer while the patch is installing.
Lerxst_of_Syrinx
The biggest reason people won't upgrade to SP2 is they are using illegal copies of Windows XP and they don't want it to disable their systems.
Of course, there are those businesses that use some sort of special applications that won't work on a SP2 machine, but they are the exception.
A home computer user has no real reason not to upgrade - except piracy!
And that message you got was related to the Messenger service. This doesn't affect a lot of users because most ISPs will prevent anything from being sent to a subscriber.
To disable the Messenger service, right click on My Computer, click Manage.
Click on "Services and Applications".
Click "Services".
Scroll to "Messenger"
Double-click it.
Next to "Start-up Type:" choose Disabled. then OK.
It's now disabled.
Of course, there are those businesses that use some sort of special applications that won't work on a SP2 machine, but they are the exception.
A home computer user has no real reason not to upgrade - except piracy!
And that message you got was related to the Messenger service. This doesn't affect a lot of users because most ISPs will prevent anything from being sent to a subscriber.
To disable the Messenger service, right click on My Computer, click Manage.
Click on "Services and Applications".
Click "Services".
Scroll to "Messenger"
Double-click it.
Next to "Start-up Type:" choose Disabled. then OK.
It's now disabled.
Reiver Fluffi
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I don't get why people won't install SP2.
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Originally Posted by Lerxst_of_Syrinx
The biggest reason people won't upgrade to SP2 is they are using illegal copies of Windows XP and they don't want it to disable their systems.
Of course, there are those businesses that use some sort of special applications that won't work on a SP2 machine, but they are the exception. A home computer user has no real reason not to upgrade - except piracy! |
EternalTempest
I work on the side for a hobby shop and there pc's.
It's a p3-500, 373mb ram, and Ati Radeon 7000.
It's running Xp Home Sp1, I will not put sp2 on this unless I have not choice.
It will slow down the system even fruther and risk breaking is business related software.
I do the slipstream sp2 + ryan vm (aka post sp2 patches) so when I install my copy of windows, it's SP2 + WMP10 + all critical patches to that point in time.
As two people indicated, disable the messenger service will fix your issue.
It's a p3-500, 373mb ram, and Ati Radeon 7000.
It's running Xp Home Sp1, I will not put sp2 on this unless I have not choice.
It will slow down the system even fruther and risk breaking is business related software.
I do the slipstream sp2 + ryan vm (aka post sp2 patches) so when I install my copy of windows, it's SP2 + WMP10 + all critical patches to that point in time.
As two people indicated, disable the messenger service will fix your issue.