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Posted: **Thu May 20, 2004 11:55 pm**

I recently found out that i could stop those annoying "messenger service" pop-ups by going into control panel>admin tools>services>messenger service. I followed the instructions that disabled/blocked messenger service. About a day after i did block the messenger service i noticed that my internet connect was cut right in half and my internet is VERY slow. My question is, does disabling messenger service affect your internet connection?

I had spybot and it cant find any spyware, i've used a virus scan and it says my computer is fine.

Does any one have any info for me? Thanks

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2004 12:02 am**

What's your Operating System?

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2004 12:05 am**

It's Windows XP.

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2004 12:09 am**

Have you installed Windows XP SP1?

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2004 12:14 am**

i dont think so, i did download and install a patch that was recommended after i deleted the blaster worm. If that means anything?

Posted: **Fri May 21, 2004 12:50 am**

I would install SP1,then see how things are...
There are patches but SP1 has to be installed first....so start there.

Download SP1 here:
http://windows.about.com/gi/dynamic/off ... efault.asp

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Need information/help regarding messenger service (NOT msn)

Need information/help regarding messenger service (NOT msn)