Popups

[Len Greene]

I need advice. Never had popup problem until I recently
upgraded to MS XP Pro. All needed updates and down loads
made from MS on-line. Constantly get 8 to 10 popups in a
screen centered box titled "Messenger Service" for
security applications etc. All different addresss
like "bybyads.com" look like they all lead to the same
place. These are the only popups that bother me. Didn't
have this problem with Win ME. Any suggestions? Short of
buying their product?

Thanks, Len...

 

[Scott]

You need some sort of firewall software to protect your PC against
intruders. These people are taking advantage of a component of XP to hassle
you. Some people recommend turning off the service, but your PC is still
exposed. Try Tiny Firewall or something like it.

 

[Nicholas]

Len --

**** You need to make sure you have a FIREWALL enabled ****

Open XP's "Help and Support" and type: FIREWALL , and hit enter.
Click on the topic titled "Enable or Disable Internet Connection Firewall".

A New Window Appears When You Visit Some Web Sites
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308446

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330904&sd=tech

Essential Security Tools for Home Office Users
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp

If you wish to solve your pop-up problems once and for
all, consider purchasing and installing a third-party program
designed to do just that:

Norton Internet Security 2003
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2003
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install package


--
Nicholas

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| I need advice. Never had popup problem until I recently
| upgraded to MS XP Pro. All needed updates and down loads
| made from MS on-line. Constantly get 8 to 10 popups in a
| screen centered box titled "Messenger Service" for
| security applications etc. All different addresss
| like "bybyads.com" look like they all lead to the same
| place. These are the only popups that bother me. Didn't
| have this problem with Win ME. Any suggestions? Short of
| buying their product?
|
| Thanks, Len...

 

[Mike Mulligan]

Activate Internet Connection Firewall - directions in Help and Support. Do
it now.

Mike Mulligan