Why is Windows Messenger popping up a notification signon for someone that I don't know and is not in my address book?
I'm on Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 3, Windows Messenger 4.7.
Hi BHinote,
· Since when are you facing this problem?
· Are you referring to the Windows updates?
· What is the antivirus installed on the computer program?
You can try the following solutions.
Method 1: Make sure you have all updates installed security.
Method 2: Run a virus scan to make sure that you do not have an infection.
Microsoft Safety Scanner - free online tool for PC health and safety
Method 3: You can also update for Windows Live Messenger and see if you still have the problem.
Windows Live Essentials for Windows XP
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