anyone knows any solution to this live messenger popup issue?

everytime live msgr is launched, a popup about (supposedly)new features of wlm appears. i couldn't find a way to stop them. but while searching for a solution, i found this thread on the net. it's been described very well in this thread w/ a screenshot but still no solution.
http://www.winvistatips.com/messenger-startup-popups-t649466.html
anyone knows a solution?
thanks

 

lLightbulb moment?

 

I don't use messenger, but i've heard of a little program calling MessPatch

If you Goole it i'm sure you 're find something about this.

Rules.

 

Whaddaya know - same site. If not MessPatch, possibly A-Patch.

 

"C'est la vie." You must'a missed my link?

 

Since I added a malware/advertising HOSTS file subscription I don't get these any more.

Not entirely sure which entry it is, but I think you could just block the popup connecting silently - find where it is resolving and add it to your HOSTS file along with your loopback interface address.

 

If so, that connection could most likely be determined with Fiddler.

 

Siberian, I'll have to do some digging when I get on the offending machine, I just know I never get those irritating things on the box with the modified HOSTS file - I'll try to work out how I've managed that and get back to you!

 

And so you guys are on the same page, you should both post the version each is running.