Stopping popups

From: yamal (x4ll_at_cs.com)
Date: 06/25/03


Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:52:25 -0700


>-----Original Message-----
>Apologies if this question has already been asked (a few
>times) before... but I just got an XP system and I am
>accessing the internet over a dial-up connection.
>
>It's been just a few months but I am already sick of the
>grey pop-up boxes (a la telemarketing calls) that keep
>appearing on my screen. Is there a easy and cheap way to
>stop these animals.
>
>This stuff should be made illegal and folks who do that
>should be put behind the bars. (it's gotta be a
violation
>of some sort of privacy laws)

goto services.msc and turn off the MESSINGERservice
>
>A good tip will be appreciated a great deal.
>.
>



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