Re: Message Service popup

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 05/31/04 

Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 09:21:59 -0400

Jason wrote:
> 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?

I personally like the Google toolbar, which will block popups and also is
just basically cool to have. http://toolbar.google.com - I never accept the
"advanced features" install.

> 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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