windows 2k messaging service

[TechHax0r420]

I get a pop up now and then from windows messaging service, I don't even have to be on the internet for it to come up. Sometimes it pulls me out of games or my work. I tracked the file down to CSRSS.EXE and found its dependencies are on CSRsrv.dll, it would'nt let me end the task it said "this is a vital windows process" is there anyway to stop these advertisements? and if not do you thing hex editing the file so it no longer functions would be a bad idea?

Any help you can offer would be much appreciated,
-Mitch Rapp

 

[TonyKlein]

Hi. Have a look here:

http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,55795,00.html

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears

Solution:

1. Click on the Start button -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double click on Administrative Tools.
3. Now double-click on Services, then scroll to Messenger.
4. Double-click Messenger and click Stop to stop the service.
5. Change the startup type to Disable and click Apply at the bottom.
6. Click OK to exit window.

 

[TechHax0r420]

Thank you Tony, I would have never thought of that.

 

[TonyKlein]

You're welcome!