Re: Message Service popup

From: Dave (noone_at_nowhere.com)
Date: 05/31/04 

Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 11:03:18 -0000

i have never seen a need for popup blocker software... i just don't go to
websites that work like that, my screen is mine and if they are so arrogant
to think they can take it over for their advertising i don't need them. the
firewall should stop the messenger service things, a virus scanner should
prevent downloaded nasties, and safe surfing handles the rest of the crud.

"Jason" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1595501c446c3$8fa9bf50$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> Thanks much for your help!! I'll get the firewall.
> I've seen some popup blocker software via ebay, e.g.,
> NetPopper (also protect privacy) or Mega Pop-up Blocker.
> Should I get one of those in addition to the firewall?
> My Windows tells me that my Windows Patch are affected.
> Thanks!!
> >-----Original Message-----
> >you need a firewall. their software is a rip off, but
> the alert is real
> >enough. if they can get those messages to you then you
> are open to all
> >sorts of nasty attacks from the internet. try
> zonealarm's free version, or
> >one of the other free firewalls if you don't have
> something else already.
> >
> >"Jason" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message
> >news:1542201c44667$a59b7120$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> >> Hi,
> >> I I constantly get several popup messages from "Message
> >> Service" and warning me that my Windows 2000 volunbility
> >> is high that I need to go to "www.MessageStop.net".
> >> I went to there and it asked me to buy a software
> >> called "Windows Software Patch - IPBlocker", which is
> >> offered by SecureSoft.org
> >>
> >> Should I go for it or does Windows offer some kind of
> >> security software update?
> >> I've just installed DSL to my computer and all these
> >> happened.
> >> THANKS for your help!!
> >
> >
> >.
> >

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