Re: Message Popups
From: Bloke at the pennine puddle (news002drwe_at_vodafone.net)
Date: 08/30/03
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Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 18:56:36 +0100
"Joseph Aparicio" <japarici2002@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I think I've tried everything to stop the Message Service
>Popups - yet they keep coming. If there's something new
>in the lst week or so that is causing this I would like
>to know.
As Bruce stated, if Windows XP or better, turn on the connectiod's
firewall. If less then Windows XP, download the freebee version of
ZoneAlarm and install it. From http://www.zonealarm.com/
Now, if you're using the AOL client then the firewalls are rendered
useless as AOL operate their own network over the Internet and their
dial-ups, but in theory you should not receive messenger service
pop-ups as I believe AOL block inbound parts 135, 139 and 445. I
think AOL also block inbound parts 110 and 25 to stop AOL customers
from operqating their own mail servers.
Yes, get a firewall running. Just turnong off the messenger service
does not cure anything.
Really, getting these messenger pop-up spam messages is doing you a
service. It's alerting you to the fact that your computer is wide
open to the Internet!
Enjoy!
Also, quoting an article from Jupiter Jones.....
>"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com>
>
>These ads are using Messenger Service.
>Messenger Service is a valuable tool many use.
>Like many tools, it can be exploited.
>
>No need to pay for the fix.
>For Messenger Service ads:
>You need to install or enable a firewall:
>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330904
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp
>Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve
>the real problem.
>The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom.
>The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
>computer.
>Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports.
>The firewall controls the traffic.
>
>Internet Connection Firewall will not work if you have AOL.
>AOL is not compatible with Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
>(ICF)
>If you have AOL, you should contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party
>firewall:
>http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp
>http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/npf/
>
>Disable Messenger Service:
>Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
>Go down to "Messenger".
>Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
>Then under Start-up select DISABLE
>Click OK and follow prompts
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