Re: MESSENGER SERVICE POPUPS

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nsattbi.com)
Date: 08/18/03 

Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 20:47:47 GMT

     Use a firewall, even a free downloaded one such as Zone Alarm, Sygate,
or Kerio. I am using the new Google tool bar with built in pop up stopper
and am VERY impressed with it. Also scan your computer for
adware/spyware/malware with something like Ad Aware or Spybot Search and
Destroy. --- Steve

http://spybot.eon.net.au/
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/4steps.asp

"Tim" <finavest@aol.com> wrote in message
news:027201c365ba$d7dca570$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> After reading the virus/worm warnings everywhere, I
> followed the directions to scan for Windows updates. I
> noticed that after I did this, I am now suddenly stuck
> with Messenger Service popups ads trying to direct to the
> following urls to sell me anit-pop software (I tried to
> unsubscribe to this garbage, but all I get is a dead link):
>
> www.defeatmessenger, www.fightpopups.com, etc.
>
> Please advise as to resolving this ASAP.
>

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