Re: Pop-up windows

From: Galen Gregory (galen_gregory_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 10/19/03 

Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 03:32:32 -0400

In news:036b01c3960f$ef483af0$a601280a@phx.gbl,
casafynn@comcast.net <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:

> I am constantly receiving hundreds of pop-up windows and
> it is almost impossible to get into the internet.
>
> How do I solve the problem? Do I have a virus?

Popup Issues:

Start > Run > Type "services.msc" without the quotes > find and right click
on the "messenger service" > disable and stop this service.

For web based popups:

http://www.panicware.com/product_psfree_download.html
A free and functional popup stopper utility.

Just 'cause you asked about a virus, I'll add this:

Update your antivirus software. If you don't have any go here:
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

And, on the off-chance that this is created by a bit of spyware/malware then
I'll also add this:

Ad-aware - Download.com - Free downloads, shareware, and more.:
http://download.com.com/3000-2094-10045910.html?legacy=cnet 

-- 
Galen Gregory MS MVP Shell/User
Contact: galen_gregory (at) hotmail.com
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