Hi Gina,
The pop-up which you're seeing may be the messenger pop-ups. This applies
only for Windows 2000/XP.
If the title bar reads as MESSENGER SERVICE, then it the world famous
Messenger SPAM. Install a Firewall to prevent the pop-ups. Enable the
Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP:
1. Open Network Connections
2. Click the Dial-up, LAN or High-Speed Internet connection that you want to
protect, and then, under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this
connection.
3. On the Advanced tab, under Internet Connection Firewall, select the
Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this
computer from the Internet check box.
This blocks the TCP ports responsible for Messenger data tranmissions and
prevents Pop-ups.
More Reading:
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Messenger Service of Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=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/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp
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Regards,
Ramesh
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How do I set up IE to only go on line when I start it and
log in? I get pop-ups when I am not on the internet and
haven't launched IE.
Thanks,
Gina
