pop up ads on desktop

If these are "Messenger Service" ads, try this:
ShootTheMessenger
http://grc.com/stm/ShootTheMessenger.htm
For help in reducing other popups,download and run Adaware
(free version) from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
It detects and safely removes dataminers, tracking
cookies, dialers, BHO's and other objects from your
computer. This link will help you configure AAW for your
first scan: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?
showtopic=11613
If you have any questions, their forums are here:
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>-----Original Message-----
>runing XP and hooked up to ADSL. I continue to get pop up
>ads from Messenger service on my desk top even when I
>don't have Internet Explorer runnning. How do I get rid
>of these popups. Some are not something I want my kids
>reading. Thanks
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