Advertisment Popup

Running Windows XP w/sp3, McaFee firewall, virus scanner 24/7. Have tried
Adware, Pest Patrol and a couple more I can't remember right now.
About every hour or so, time is not exact, a advertisment window pops up,
telling me I have a windows messager overflow error and states to go to the
site. UPDATENOW.COM. Of course going there, they want to charge 19.00 for a
windows patch, which I knew was bogus right from the start, microsoft does
not charge for their patches. But I can't seem to find where this popup is
coming from. Nothing seems to find it. I understand that Mircosoft is
already aware of this site, so was wondering if they knew how to get rid of
the advertisment

What version of Adaware ?

--
Dave




"h0tPePpEr" <h0tPePpEr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6FA57B57-A1A5-42E8-874B-9244D7782B3D@microsoft.com...
| Running Windows XP w/sp3, McaFee firewall, virus scanner 24/7. Have tried
| Adware, Pest Patrol and a couple more I can't remember right now.
| About every hour or so, time is not exact, a advertisment window pops up,
| telling me I have a windows messager overflow error and states to go to the
| site. UPDATENOW.COM. Of course going there, they want to charge 19.00 for a
| windows patch, which I knew was bogus right from the start, microsoft does
| not charge for their patches. But I can't seem to find where this popup is
| coming from. Nothing seems to find it. I understand that Mircosoft is
| already aware of this site, so was wondering if they knew how to get rid of
| the advertisment

On Wed, 09 Feb 2005 10:59:03 -0800, h0tPePpEr wrote:

> Running Windows XP w/sp3, McaFee firewall, virus scanner 24/7. Have tried
> Adware, Pest Patrol and a couple more I can't remember right now.
> About every hour or so, time is not exact, a advertisment window pops up,
> telling me I have a windows messager overflow error and states to go to the
> site. UPDATENOW.COM. Of course going there, they want to charge 19.00 for a
> windows patch, which I knew was bogus right from the start, microsoft does
> not charge for their patches. But I can't seem to find where this popup is
> coming from. Nothing seems to find it. I understand that Mircosoft is
> already aware of this site, so was wondering if they knew how to get rid of
> the advertisment

Reboot the computer into SAFE MODE, reinstall AdAware, run it in safe
mode. While in safe mode, after running AA, run your virus scanner.

If that doesn't help, how are you connected to the Internet? Are you using
Cable/DSL? If so, you need to be behind a router that provides NAT.

My guess is that you've installed something that you gave permission to
run in the McAfee firewall or that your McAfee services are not updated
and getting new updates.

You might want to check your computer too - there is no Windows XP SP3 out
at this time.

--
spam999free@rrohio.com
remove 999 in order to email me

If it's a popup and not an instant messanger message then try the following:
Go to their site (updatenow.com)
In IE click the following:
Tools, popup blocker, block popups from this site.

Also, you can do the following,
In IE click the following:
Tools, popup blocker, popup blocker settings, filter level, change to high
"block up all pop ups with cntrl key to override."

I hope that helps.
Bruce

"h0tPePpEr" wrote:

> Running Windows XP w/sp3, McaFee firewall, virus scanner 24/7. Have tried
> Adware, Pest Patrol and a couple more I can't remember right now.
> About every hour or so, time is not exact, a advertisment window pops up,
> telling me I have a windows messager overflow error and states to go to the
> site. UPDATENOW.COM. Of course going there, they want to charge 19.00 for a
> windows patch, which I knew was bogus right from the start, microsoft does
> not charge for their patches. But I can't seem to find where this popup is
> coming from. Nothing seems to find it. I understand that Mircosoft is
> already aware of this site, so was wondering if they knew how to get rid of
> the advertisment

h0tPePpEr wrote:
> Running Windows XP w/sp3,


No such thing. ;-}


> McaFee firewall, virus scanner 24/7. Have tried
> Adware, Pest Patrol and a couple more I can't remember right now.
> About every hour or so, time is not exact, a advertisment window pops up,
> telling me I have a windows messager overflow error and states to go to the
> site. UPDATENOW.COM. Of course going there, they want to charge 19.00 for a
> windows patch, which I knew was bogus right from the start, microsoft does
> not charge for their patches. But I can't seem to find where this popup is
> coming from. Nothing seems to find it. I understand that Mircosoft is
> already aware of this site, so was wondering if they knew how to get rid of
> the advertisment


It's a scam, plain and simple. It's from a very unscrupulous
"business." They're trying to sell you patches that Microsoft provides
free-of-charge, and using a very intrusive means of advertising. It's
also demonstrating that your PC is very unsecure.

This type of spam has become quite common over the past couple of
years, and unintentionally serves as a valid security "alert." It
demonstrates that you haven't been taking sufficient precautions while
connected to the Internet. Your data probably hasn't been compromised
by these specific advertisements, but if you're open to this exploit,
you most definitely open to other threats, such as the Blaster,
Welchia, and Sasser Worms that still haunt the Internet. Install and
use a decent, properly configured firewall. (Merely disabling the
messenger service, as some people recommend, only hides the symptom,
and does little or nothing to truly secure your machine.) And
ignoring or just "putting up with" the security gap represented by
these messages is particularly foolish.

Messenger Service of Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...KB;en-us;168893

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement
Appears
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=330904

Stopping Advertisements with Messenger Service Titles
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...te/stopspam.asp

Blocking Ads, Parasites, and Hijackers with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Whichever firewall you decide upon, be sure to ensure UDP ports 135,
137, and 138 and TCP ports 135, 139, and 445 are all blocked. You
may also disable Inbound NetBIOS over TCP/IP). You'll have
to follow the instructions from firewall's manufacturer for the
specific steps.

You can test your firewall at:

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/vr...GBYNCJEIMXQKCDT

Security Scan - Sygate Online Services
http://www.sygatetech.com/

Oh, and be especially wary of people who advise you to do nothing
more than disable the messenger service. Disabling the messenger
service, by itself, is a "head in the sand" approach to computer
security. The real problem is not the messenger service pop-ups;
they're actually providing a useful, if annoying, service by acting as
a security alert. The true problem is the unsecured computer, and
you've been advised to merely turn off the warnings. How is this
helpful?


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
both at once. - RAH

Did you try Spybot & Destroy?
Does your Adware was updated?
I always use this two software and my computer is pop ups free.


"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> h0tPePpEr wrote:
> > Running Windows XP w/sp3,
>
>
> No such thing. ;-}
>
>
> > McaFee firewall, virus scanner 24/7. Have tried
> > Adware, Pest Patrol and a couple more I can't remember right now.
> > About every hour or so, time is not exact, a advertisment window pops up,
> > telling me I have a windows messager overflow error and states to go to the
> > site. UPDATENOW.COM. Of course going there, they want to charge 19.00 for a
> > windows patch, which I knew was bogus right from the start, microsoft does
> > not charge for their patches. But I can't seem to find where this popup is
> > coming from. Nothing seems to find it. I understand that Mircosoft is
> > already aware of this site, so was wondering if they knew how to get rid of
> > the advertisment
>
>
> It's a scam, plain and simple. It's from a very unscrupulous
> "business." They're trying to sell you patches that Microsoft provides
> free-of-charge, and using a very intrusive means of advertising. It's
> also demonstrating that your PC is very unsecure.
>
> This type of spam has become quite common over the past couple of
> years, and unintentionally serves as a valid security "alert." It
> demonstrates that you haven't been taking sufficient precautions while
> connected to the Internet. Your data probably hasn't been compromised
> by these specific advertisements, but if you're open to this exploit,
> you most definitely open to other threats, such as the Blaster,
> Welchia, and Sasser Worms that still haunt the Internet. Install and
> use a decent, properly configured firewall. (Merely disabling the
> messenger service, as some people recommend, only hides the symptom,
> and does little or nothing to truly secure your machine.) And
> ignoring or just "putting up with" the security gap represented by
> these messages is particularly foolish.
>
> Messenger Service of Windows
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...KB;en-us;168893
>
> Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement
> Appears
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=330904
>
> Stopping Advertisements with Messenger Service Titles
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...te/stopspam.asp
>
> Blocking Ads, Parasites, and Hijackers with a Hosts File
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
>
> Whichever firewall you decide upon, be sure to ensure UDP ports 135,
> 137, and 138 and TCP ports 135, 139, and 445 are all blocked. You
> may also disable Inbound NetBIOS over TCP/IP). You'll have
> to follow the instructions from firewall's manufacturer for the
> specific steps.
>
> You can test your firewall at:
>
> Symantec Security Check
> http://security.symantec.com/ssc/vr...GBYNCJEIMXQKCDT
>
> Security Scan - Sygate Online Services
> http://www.sygatetech.com/
>
> Oh, and be especially wary of people who advise you to do nothing
> more than disable the messenger service. Disabling the messenger
> service, by itself, is a "head in the sand" approach to computer
> security. The real problem is not the messenger service pop-ups;
> they're actually providing a useful, if annoying, service by acting as
> a security alert. The true problem is the unsecured computer, and
> you've been advised to merely turn off the warnings. How is this
> helpful?
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
> both at once. - RAH
>

It's Adware 2.3.1 and is updated before I use it.

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> What version of Adaware ?
>
> --
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> "h0tPePpEr" <h0tPePpEr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6FA57B57-A1A5-42E8-874B-9244D7782B3D@microsoft.com...
> | Running Windows XP w/sp3, McaFee firewall, virus scanner 24/7. Have tried
> | Adware, Pest Patrol and a couple more I can't remember right now.
> | About every hour or so, time is not exact, a advertisment window pops up,
> | telling me I have a windows messager overflow error and states to go to the
> | site. UPDATENOW.COM. Of course going there, they want to charge 19.00 for a
> | windows patch, which I knew was bogus right from the start, microsoft does
> | not charge for their patches. But I can't seem to find where this popup is
> | coming from. Nothing seems to find it. I understand that Mircosoft is
> | already aware of this site, so was wondering if they knew how to get rid of
> | the advertisment
>
>
>

It is older than my the Appalachian mountains { kidding }

Adaware SE v1.05 is the most current version. Adaware6 and older version are no longer
updated nor supported.

Remove Adaware 2.3.1 and install Adaware SE

1) Download the following item...

Adaware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

2) Disable System Restore
http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDo...eSysRestore.htm
3) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode
4) Using Adaware SE, perform a Full Scan of your platform and clean/delete
any parasites found.
5) Restart your PC and perform a "final" Full Scan of your platform using Adaware
6) Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any System Restore preferences,
(e.g. HD space to use suggested 400 ~ 600MB),
7) Reboot your PC.
8) Create a new Restore point

* * * Please report back your results * * *

--
Dave




"h0PpEpPeR" <h0PpEpPeR@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| It's Adware 2.3.1 and is updated before I use it.
|
| "David H. Lipman" wrote:
|
| > What version of Adaware ?
| >
| > --
| > Dave
| >
| >
| >
| >
| > "h0tPePpEr" <h0tPePpEr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:6FA57B57-A1A5-42E8-874B-9244D7782B3D@microsoft.com...
| > | Running Windows XP w/sp3, McaFee firewall, virus scanner 24/7. Have tried
| > | Adware, Pest Patrol and a couple more I can't remember right now.
| > | About every hour or so, time is not exact, a advertisment window pops up,
| > | telling me I have a windows messager overflow error and states to go to the
| > | site. UPDATENOW.COM. Of course going there, they want to charge 19.00 for a
| > | windows patch, which I knew was bogus right from the start, microsoft does
| > | not charge for their patches. But I can't seem to find where this popup is
| > | coming from. Nothing seems to find it. I understand that Mircosoft is
| > | already aware of this site, so was wondering if they knew how to get rid of
| > | the advertisment
| >
| >
| >