Re: Scanner for Spyware

From: Doug Knox MS-MVP (dknox_at_mvps.org)
Date: 12/04/03 

Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 18:19:14 -0500

Open Help and Support and search for "firewall". This will tell you how to
enable XP's built in firewall. If you have a valid reason not to use a
firewall, click Start, Run and enter SERVICES.MSC Locate the Messenger
entry and double click it. Set it to Stopped and Disabled.

However, the reason they can get to the Messenger Service (not to be
confused with Windows Messenger) in the first place, is that your internet
connection is not secure.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/winmesspop.htm 

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"Clare" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:052501c3b9f3$369287b0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> I keep getting the following "pop-Up" message on my
> screeen and I just want to be sure it's an OFFICIAL
> Microsoft message.  Has anyone else ever received this
> message?  Is is for real or a hoax?
> ===================
> HERE'S WHAT THE MESSAGE SAYS:
> -----------
> Warning. Important Message!!!
> You are seeing this message, because we have detected
> that you have tracking software installed in your
> machine. (more info)
>
> This is not a virus, but a program in your machine that
> monitors and transmits all of your online activities, and
> is a serious violation of your privacy.
>
> Below is a link to a free scanner to download that will
> find and remove all spyware programs on your machine: Get
> the scanner

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