Re: messenger.

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 10/21/04 

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 13:19:30 -0400

Bigbruva wrote:
> Hi Frank, firewalls do not block pop ups.'

Well, yes, they do, if the popups are Messenger Service Popups - not browser
or adware popups.
>
> If you are taking about browser pop ups you should look to install a
> specific pop up blocker. You don't say what your operating system is
> so I'll list your options:
>
> 1) If you have Windows XP - Install Service Pack 2 it comes with a
> Pop up blocker
> 2) For older versions of Windows download either the MSN or Google
> toolbars both of which include pop up blockers.
> Get MSNs here: http://toolbar.msn.com/
> OR
> Get Googles here: http://toolbar.google.com/
>
> If you are talking about the pop up from IM (i.e. the Today window)
> that can be simply switched off just go to the "Tools" menu from the
> Messenger Window and click "Options". Then click the "General" tab.
> Now make sure the "Display MSN Today when Messenger signs in" is NOT
> ticked.
>
> Finally you should run a spyware scan as it is possible you have been
> infected.
> I suggest the Adaware SE, it is free and you can get it here:
> http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download/
>
> Good luck
>
> BB
>
> "Frank" <Frank@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E8752D1D-8350-48E7-8644-8D75E10BDACA@microsoft.com...
>> I have firewall on top of firewall. But when I use or my IM from
>> MSN is working, I get pop-ups one after another.
>>
>> How can I get rid of the pop ups?
>>
>> Should I delete the MSN messenger services and then redownload it? I
>> am on MSN prem. From Verizon.net

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