12Ghosts™ StopMessengerAds
Get rid of popup ads sent through Messenger Service
This program is freeware!
What does it do for me?
Some ads are distributed through the Messenger Service. They look like a
normal message box. Stop the Messenger service to get rid of such ads.
You may also restart the Messenger service if necessary. On Windows
95/98/ME the program WinPopup is stopped if it is running.
What is Messenger Service?
The Messenger service is used, for example, to show popups about the
printer status. Administrators like to receive such messages from their server. You may
also send a message to a colleague very easily if he is running the Messenger service as well.
That is why the service is enabled by default on Windows NT/2000.
However, nowadays most people use Instant Messengers that allow
enhanced communication. Perhaps administrators of large networks, well protected by firewalls,
may still use the Messenger service.
Everybody else can safely turn it off.
Use a Firewall!
Note: On Windows 95/98/ME it is NOT enough to disable File and Printer
Sharing from your Internet connection. One reason is that the messenger service can still
communicate through RPC. Microsoft DCOM uses port 135 as RPC Endpoint Mapper. Port 445 can
also be used by SMB Direct Hosting. Without a firewall your computer is open for outside
access.
We strongly recommend you use a personal firewall to block ALL network
connections (including the ones for Messenger Service). Then, allow only connections that you
actually use, for example for your browser and e-mail.
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