Re: Pop-Ups ~ Messanger Service
From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 08/10/03
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Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 15:41:17 -0600
Syd;
If these ads recently started, it is most likely that something
damaged or disabled your firewall.
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
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] An easier way to read newsgroup messages: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp http://dts-l.org/index.html "S Reynolds" <sreynol@insight.rr.com> wrote in message news:03c301c35f82$6316c650$a001280a@phx.gbl... > I am constantly getting messages to the effect my IP > address is open to Attack and I should visit > www.endads.com to find a soluation ?, as well as other Pop- > Ups. Does anyone have a soluation to this ?, Opps ~ one > just poped up from Alert Service telling me my IP is open > to Attack by hacker's ?? to contact www.Messanger > Stopper.com > I am running Windows XP, i have a firewall , I have a > Antivirus program & I have a Router , All are active yet > these Pop-Up's are getting through ?, How do i stop them ? > Any Assistance will be Greatly Appreciated, Thsnk You
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