Re: Unwanted Popups
From: Yuri Meng (yurimeng_at_msn.com)
Date: 05/02/04
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Date: Sun, 2 May 2004 16:27:32 +0800
Based on my experience, the popups based on Messengers doesnt cover all
screen. Use msconfig to disable startup items and kill adware are also
recommended.
Spybot:
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download
Ad-ware:
http://www.lavasoft.de
-- Sincerely, Yuri Meng "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <mrxp2004@nospamyahoo.com> wrote in message news:uqIEWV7LEHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl... > Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330904 > > Special note if you use AOL: > > America Online installs its own connection settings that override > the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's > connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's > built-in firewall. > > Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading > a FREE firewall program for your computer. > > Ref: http://www.updatexp.com/free.html > > -- > Carey Frisch > Microsoft MVP > Windows XP - Shell/User > > Be Smart! Protect your PC! > http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > "Frank Cascio" <fc6834@aol.com> wrote in message: > news:70ad01c42fb2$b40d2120$a301280a@phx.gbl... > > | March 29, 2004 > | > | I am having a problem with pop-ups when I am on line. The > | pop-up will cover the whole screen and I am unable to > | close it down. I am forced to reboot the computer. > | Sometimes it corrupts my AOL software, which forces me to > | uninstall and reinstall my AOL software. I have the > | entire preventative pop ups that are allowed with AOL > | software. The technical support at AOL has told me that > | the problem lies with Microsoft operating system > | messenger service. > | Will you please tell me how prevent this pop up from > | taking over my system? > | > | Frank Cascio > | Fc6834 @AOL.com > |
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