Re: pop-ups

From: Sandi - Microsoft MVP (sandi_hardmeier_at_mvps.org)
Date: 06/16/03 

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 07:52:01 +0800

Your computer has most likely been hijacked. For information about pop-up
windows, how to get rid of them, and prevent them in the future have a look
at the link below:

http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#pop_up 

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Sandi Hardmeier - Microsoft MVP since 1999
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer
"Lily" <prettylilylou@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
news:036e01c33362$2e7a3b80$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> I have reached my limits with these darned pop-ups (!!).
> Can anyone give me some info as to how to stop them from
> appearing on my screen (preferrably a 'no cost'
> method) .... some pop-ups even tell you how to stop these
> very same pop-ups, but I'm not sure if they're legit.
>
> I'd appreciate any feedback,
> Thanks all :)

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