buffer problem

[alex]

i keep getting this message saying something about my
buffer. It says to go to patchwindows.org i went to this
and you have to pay for the patch can i get it for free
or not??

 

[Kelly]

1. Exact message.
2. Does the border read: Messenger Service? If so, bogus.
3. The download is free:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx

More info for the Messenger Service:

You need to turn turn on the firewall.

To disable the Messenger Service:

Go to Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click the
Messenger Service and change Automatic to Disabled, then click the Stop
button.

Or use this automated edit:

Disable Messenger Service (Line 95)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Home PC Firewall Guide
http://www.firewallguide.com/

More information and options here on using a Firewall:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#ms

To Delete the Messenger Service:

Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: sc delete messenger. Reboot.

Or...

Or go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services

It may be wise to disable the Administrative Alerts Service as well.
Specify the Schedule for Alerter Service - This setting is used to specify
how often the server checks alert conditions and sends any required alert
messages to administrative users.
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/832/

Running ZoneAlarm and/or blocking incoming port 135 should be sufficient to
stop things.

To enable XP's Internet Connection Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q283673

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q330904

NOTE: Direct quote from the developers of this software:

"Notice: Please do not use this software for spamming. If you do so, you
will take full responsibility for your actions. This software is made to
send advertising or system messages to your own network".

To file complaints write to:
http://www.directadvertiser.com/contact.html