closing port 135

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carol

I recently switched ISP's and am having a horrendous new
problem with pop-ups and porno sites appearing unasked-
for. I believe that port 135 is open, as well as other
problem-causing ports but don't know how to close it
(them). Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
 
Carol;
You need a firewall.

To protect the safety and security of your computer:
Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY, before connecting to the
internet:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Updates IMMEDIATELY.
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

Install an antivirus application
Update it weekly
Run it at least weekly

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp
 
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