How to turn off Messenger in XP Home?

[Hyperlite26]

Hi all. I keep getting allot of trojans and spyware getting thru XP home edition even with a firewall and ad aware, spybot. I know it says to prevent this i should turn off like FTP, messenger services etc. How do I do this? This is actually for a friends comp and we want to turn off ALL programs that would let this stuff get thru and keep the ones he needs for email,gaming and surfing.

Now as I understand it messenger isnt msn messenger right? Can anyone tell me how to kill the services he wont need and any other programs than what I listed that would also help?

We are going to format it tomorrow and start fresh and I know to get all the XP updates to start off. I appreciate the help!

Thanks!

 

[AtTheGates]

Yes mssenger is different than msn messenger. You can turn it off by entering Run...->services.msc. Set Messenger to disabled. Lots of other things you can turn off to. Don't let him use IE (I like Firefox).

 

[Psych]

You could also search Microsoft's website for several articles that pertain to how to the messsenger (either one).

 

[jadinolf]

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,23016,00.asp

 

[monzie]

First off configure your services (everyones first job with xp) if unsure use a list like Black Vipers.

Next install a GOOD configurable firewall...one that allows you to configure both ports and apps/services. Try Kerio PF or Sygate Pro.

Next Adaware and Spybot.

Next get a proxy like the Proxomitron or Privoxy.

Test youself (Shields Up) and grab any freebie/security advice:

http://www.grc.com/default.htm