Re: couple issues

From: David (carpooldummy_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 09/01/03 

Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 19:20:34 -0700

"Jack Seredyniecki" <jack_seredyniecki@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:O5yY#50bDHA.3872@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl:

> 1. Download, Install and run AdAware 6 from Lavasoft (update the
> reference file before running it). Disable the Messenger service in
> Administrative Tools / Services.
> 2. cidaemon.exe is a legit program. It's a part of Windows Indexing
> Service.

   Why do people insist on giving the wronog answer?. The problem is not
Messanger Service, It's an open port. You need to be running a firewall.

   The pop-up ads are merely a symptom of a larger problem.

David

Relevant Pages

  • Re: pop ups
    ... install and run AdAware 6 from Lavasoft. ... reference file before scanning the PC. ... Stop and Disable the Messenger Service (Control Panel/Administrative ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.security)
  • Re: pop up messengers
    ... Go to Administrative Tools - Services and stop the Messenger Service. ... set it to disabled so it does not restart next time you start windows. ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
  • Re: Messenger Service
    ... Administrative Tools, d-click Services. ... Scroll down until you come to ... The Messenger Service serves no purpose outside of a networked environment ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: csrss.exe is root process for irritating Messanger Serivce pop ups
    ... Go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services, and turn off ... > Messenger Service. ... I get a popup window every day ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.security)
  • Re: stopping messenger service? help please.......
    ... > Administrative Tools \ Services and set the Messenger service to ... Reboot. ... open NetBIOS ports. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)