The Alerter (or messenger service) is primarily used by system administrators and some programs to send network alerts and messages to you. If you have no need for this to be done you can turn it off. JK -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Herchenbach, Jim Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 10:12 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] spam via messenger service I'm getting a bit annoyed by this new spam which uses my built in = messeger service (I assume). I guess I'm not sure how turing this off = would affect me. What do I lose, any comments appreciated. tia jim ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm