Re: Popup ads problem

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 08/11/03 

Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:38:56 -0600

Tom;
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]
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"Tom Marshall" <tom_marshall@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:033801c36032$07a12b20$a101280a@phx.gbl...
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I can't seen to get rid of these popup ads on my
> >computer.  I get 30 - 40 at one time even when all
> >applications are closed and Messenger is closed.  I was
> >trying to find where the program causing this problem is
> >installed but not having much luck.
> >.
> >I am having the same problem with a company called
> endmessages.com  I have found software on my computer
> that was identified as a trojan horse, and removed it but
> am still having the same problem.  I have purchased
> several security programs from McAfee in an effort to
> solve this problem, but it just seems to be getting more
> and more complicated all the time.  I am monitoring all
> outgoing/incoming comunications and am surprised at how
> much is taking place without my pushing a button.  I am
> getting really paranoid now unfortunately, not feeling
> that I have control over access to my computer.