Re: pop-up invasion when I'm on Line
From: Jack Seredyniecki (jack_seredyniecki_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/31/03
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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 00:07:57 -0400
You can disable the messenger service for now ...but as others suggested,
you should look into getting a firewall (ie: LinkSys BEFSX41 - check
www.amazon.com). There will be an update to from Microsoft to correct this
as it's not a flaw. Broadcast messaging can be quite useful.
"Susan" <sejhudson@aol.com> wrote in message
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> I keep getting messages from my windows messager while on
> line saying my security is low and I can eliminate these
> pop-ups by buying their software. I refuse to be
> blackmailed into buying something. Windows must have an
> update to correct this problem for XP users without my
> having to buy some software. Help!
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