Disable Windows Messenger service?

[Slickone]

Is it suggested to disable this? As this says, some messages such as anti virus msgs will be disabled.

 

[MedicBob]

If you are getting SPAM through this, yes disable it. If not leave it enabled.


BTW, a simple firewall will block these spamers.

 

[bubz0r]

If you are referring to MSN messenger - I disabled it under gpedit.msc but then my outlook express took ages to startup as it was trying to get messenger to connect so I set my firewall to give it no access.

 

[TheOmegaCode]

Originally posted by: bubz0r
If you are referring to MSN messenger - I disabled it under gpedit.msc but then my outlook express took ages to startup as it was trying to get messenger to connect so I set my firewall to give it no access.

I think he's referring to Windows Messenger Service...

*edit*
Some programs require that Windows Messenger Service be enabled, so like MedicBob suggested only disable it if you're getting spam...

 

[VicodiN]

Originally posted by: MedicBob
If you are getting SPAM through this, yes disable it. If not leave it enabled.


BTW, a simple firewall will block these spamers.

This says it all...