Re: Pop Up

From: Bill Sanderson (Bill_Sanderson_at_msn.com.plugh.org)
Date: 08/31/03


Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 12:56:24 -0400


This one is mentioned in the FAQ in this group, which is posted daily, as I
recall.

Receiving this kind of pop-up is a wake-up call. As Robert Moir says, you
need a firewall.

Read and implement Microsoft's 3-step plan to secure your machine:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

"Gene" <ewordehoff@attglobal.net> wrote in message
news:001701c36fdc$284eb180$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>
> I have a pop up that shows up repeatedly even when I am
> off line. It mentions that it is using Messenger Service
> in the windows operating system and that they can fix
> this problem for a fee. How can I disable the Messenger
> service?
>
> Thanks.



Relevant Pages

  • Re: help! "your system is shutting down"
    ... "putting up with" the security gap represented by these messages is ... Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement ... Popup-killer from http://12ghosts.com/ghosts/popup.htm, Pop-Up Stopper ... What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: POP-UPS
    ... He has a problem with pop-up ads coming up even when he is off-line. ... Messenger Service of Windows ... Alternatively, you can upgrade your WinXP to SP2, to install IE's pop-up blocker. ... No software manufacturer can -- nor should they be expected to -- protect the computer user from him/herself. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Concerned about pop-up messages from MSOFT or message from system
    ... went on Internet Explorer to connect with the internet and within 3 minutes, I was getting these two pop-up warning screens prompting me to download these patches or repairs. ... Messenger Service of Windows ... No software manufacturer can -- nor should they be expected to -- protect the computer user from him/herself. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: POP-UPS
    ... Messenger Service of Windows ... Alternatively, you can upgrade your WinXP to SP2, to install IE's pop-up blocker. ... No software manufacturer can -- nor should they be expected to -- protect the computer user from him/herself. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • Re: These Pop-ups are killing me!
    ... Messenger Service of Windows ... Alternatively, you can upgrade your WinXP to SP2, to install IE's pop-up blocker. ... No software manufacturer can -- nor should they be expected to -- protect the computer user from him/herself. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)