Aqua-Soft ForumsWhat is this!? I get pop up window titled messenger service with ads, once every hour. I just reformatted my computer. I'm pretty sure i have no viruses and this is like the second time i've been online since i reformatted my comp, and i only came here, and i didn't download anything. IT can't be spyware. Is it a prog or dll? How do i get rid of it? Usually when playing multiplayer games on the internet, i stay online more then an hour, most of the games don't support alt-tab so my screen keeps blinkin: game, explorer, game, explorer, and i can't click on anything. It usually results in me restarting my comp. How do i get rid of "messenger service" pop up?
Messenger Service
nm, i found it while browsing aqua-soft
as for the messenger service, go to run > services.msc and disable the "messenger" service. you don't need it, and you'll get lots of spam like that.you should also have antivirus and firewall programs up and running.
i posted that a while back. i always disable that service immediately after a reformat. If you need more information about windows' services, check out Black Viper's site. Many of you have heard of it, but those who doesn't know it definately check it out. I have 4 processes less running thanks to his guides.
Thank you both, dreams for your long ago posted comment, and loofygun for the link. 
Thank again for the link, I lost it awhile ago.
Damn messenger, that's one of the first things to go after a re-install.
I think everyone gets them. Is it just me or is that illegal? It's spam right?
I got it once, and it was because I forgot to put my firewall on and that service was on.
And yes I believe it is illegal for them to do that.
...Aren't the ads by microsoft? How can they do it if its illegal, can't people sue em?
No, they arent from microsoft. The messenger service is a ms service, it was if im not mistaken originally designed for use across a network to notify users of this or that. The problem is that ir is basically open to outside of a network, and with an ip address and the right program, anyone could send you a messenger alert
No... it's not illegal.
Just kill the service.
SPAM is not illegal... Yet.
But it will be very soon.