How to Get Rid of Messenger Pop-up Windows

Messenger pop-ups are little windows created by computer users or companies that use that use the Windows net send command to create the uncontrollable pop-up messages you see on your screen when you least expect it. There are a few different types of pop-ups that may surface; these may be general browser pop-ups, advertisements or pop-ups generated from adware or spyware. Regardless of what they are, most users find them annoying and distracting.

All pop-ups can be prevented by installing or using an existing pop-up blocker. While most operating systems now do include a built in pop-up blocker some users that still work from an older operating system may need to manually stop pop-ups by disabling them or installing a special program. Many browsers such as Google have pop-up blockers that can be turned on to prevent pop-ups from occurring.

There are several programs that prevent these ads from popping up without your consent and interrupting your computer work. If you are working with Microsoft Windows it is advisable that you stick with a Microsoft sponsored option for pop-up blocking, some non-Windows programs specifically designed to stop pop ups may interfere with other components of the operating system and while the pop-ups may be blocked other issues may surface.

Here are some universal instructions for Windows users to stop the messenger pop-ups from intruding on your computer screen.

• Write down the pop-up messenger string information
• Click on the Start menu
• Go to the Run command
• Type Services.msc /s
• Click on OK
• Locate the messenger string and select this from the box
• On the Services toolbar select Properties
• On the Startup type set this to Disabled
• Click on the Stop command
• Click Apply
• Restart your computer for your setting to take effect