Re: pop up ads

From: Sandi - Microsoft MVP (sandi_hardmeier_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/09/03 

Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 13:14:09 +0800

Get a firewall, which isn't included with W2K:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#netbios 

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Sandi Hardmeier - Microsoft MVP since 1999
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer
"Rudy" <ruthness@thepentagon.com> wrote in message
news:O%237Q4diXDHA.3248@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> How can we do it in W2K ?
>
> "John Chin [MSFT]" <jchin@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:u05FwUgXDHA.384@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > You need to enable XP's Firewall
> > This article will help you.
> > HOW TO: Enable and Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;283673
> >
>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330904
> >
> > You don't need to purchase any addition software.
> >
> > To stop other pop-up can search the web for pop-up stopper, pop-up
killer
> > that you can install on your XP, these are shareware.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights
> >
> > "dorie" <dorieschultz@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:02de01c35dfd$53444d00$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > Since installing Windows XP all I've had is pop up ads,
> > > Why is this and doesn't microsoft install blocks for
> > > these? Am I required to purchase some product to stop
> > > these? I already have virus protection but these pop ups
> > > are ridiculous.
> > >
> > > Please reply,
> > >
> > > Thank you, Dorie
> >
> >
>
>

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