windows 2k messaging service

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

 

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.

 

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

 

You're welcome!