HOW TO STOP MESSENGER POP-UPS!

[Hz]

Learn to set your clock first before attempting anything else..

 

[PCyr]

I did it on purpose. That way, many people will see this before asking.
Hopefully, it will stop people from asking *hundreds* of times. If you
prefer to find posts between the hundreds of these, be my guest.

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[Hz]

That's what
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&group=microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
is for...

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PCyr typed:

| If you prefer to find posts between the hundreds of these, be
| my guest.

 

[PCyr]

Well I use, (as well as many others), Outlook or Outlook Express.

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[PCyr]

NP.

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[John Eckart]

I did it on purpose.

I'm going to blacklist you on purpose.

That way, many people will see this before asking.

That's what the search button is for. We can't help it if some people are as dumb as you.

Hopefully, it will stop people from asking *hundreds* of times. If you
prefer to find posts between the hundreds of these, be my guest.

That is how normal people do it.

 

[PCyr]

See below...

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I'm going to blacklist you on purpose.

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That's what the search button is for. We can't help it if some people are

as dumb as you.
Dumb as me? WAKE UP! I'm posting this for the people who DON'T use the
seach button.

That is how normal people do it.

Yes, and many get annoyed.

Go screw yourself, maybe if you used the XP NGs more than 12 times since
February (funny that I used search to find that out), you would know how to
use it, and know what I'm talking about. I, on the other hand have posted
472 times since March, definitely not a record, but a hell of a lot more
than you.

 

[John Eckart]

You're such an idiot.

See below...

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as dumb as you.
Dumb as me? WAKE UP! I'm posting this for the people who DON'T use the
seach button.


Yes, and many get annoyed.

Go screw yourself, maybe if you used the XP NGs more than 12 times since
February (funny that I used search to find that out), you would know how to
use it, and know what I'm talking about. I, on the other hand have posted
472 times since March, definitely not a record, but a hell of a lot more
than you.

 

[PCyr]

Funny, run out of ways to counter my argument and the only thing you can do
resort to name calling. Find something better to do with your life.

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[PCyr]

First, someone could easily do that manually, without any programs.
Second, that only covers the real problems of open ports, which could be
hacked into.

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[John Eckart]

Sorry, but, I don't argue with children, dumb people or dumb children.

Excuse me, I don't argue with age challenged or IQ challenged people.

 

[PCyr]

IQ challenged? Yet I'm taking International Baccalaureate (run a google
search on it) program, and courses ahead of my grade, with honours.
Now, would you like to present an argument with facts?

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1) Use a good quality anti-virus, and keep it up-to-date.
2) Use a firewall. The one in XP works fine, but there are better ones out
there.
3) Keep Windows up-to-date. It's your choice whether or not you want the
recommended updates, but the critical updates are just that - critical.
4) Beware of adware and spyware. There are many programs that will help to
protect your computer, but it's up to you to prevent it as well. Make sure
you read the agreement of the software before you install it. It should
tell you if it will be installing any additional programs.
5) Be cautious of attachments. Microsoft NEVER sends out attachments via
email. Always scan all attachments before opening them.

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[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

PCyr,

You may not deliberately future post on these newsgroup.
(microsoft.public.*)

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[Moose]

Despite all your idiotic mutterings, the simple fact is that you post dated
your innanities so we all have to see this tripe at the top of our readers
for months to come and be reminded that usenet is overpopulated with moronic
cases of arrested development. Also, no one gives a simple rat's ass about
your educational pursuits and your need to post such drivel does not raise
your esteem in this ng one iota. In other words, there is absolutely no way
for you to correct your rude behavior other than for you to apologize, admit
you're wrong, wrong, wrong and then contemplate doing yourself in and post a
daily diary of that contemplation so we can encourage your progress. Now
get started you little prig.

Moose

*Note* These Pop-ups are part of Messenger Service and *NOT WINDOWS OR MSN
MESSENGER*

For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the Windows XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts


(Post has been modified, but was originally posted by another user. I do not
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[Comp Guy]

You expect him to apologise after you talk like that? Sounds hypocritical
to me.

After you answer almost every post about these pop-ups, then you can talk.
I wonder how many users have come to this NG, not bothered to run a search,
but instead of asking the worlds biggest FAQ, they see this, and their
problem is solved.

Wonder why MS hasn't removed this like they do to other top posts? (That
was a rhetorical question BTW.)

That language is not helpful one bit, and doesn't exactly add any support to
your views.

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------

Despite all your idiotic mutterings, the simple fact is that you post dated
your innanities so we all have to see this tripe at the top of our readers
for months to come and be reminded that usenet is overpopulated with moronic
cases of arrested development. Also, no one gives a simple rat's ass about
your educational pursuits and your need to post such drivel does not raise
your esteem in this ng one iota. In other words, there is absolutely no way
for you to correct your rude behavior other than for you to apologize, admit
you're wrong, wrong, wrong and then contemplate doing yourself in and post a
daily diary of that contemplation so we can encourage your progress. Now
get started you little prig.

Moose

*Note* These Pop-ups are part of Messenger Service and *NOT WINDOWS OR MSN
MESSENGER*

For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the Windows

XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts


(Post has been modified, but was originally posted by another user. I do not
remember their username.)

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[Eli Aran]

Moose is a very RUDE and IMPOLITE NG poster.
I suggest we all BLOCK him out of our news groups!

Despite all your idiotic mutterings, the simple fact is that you post dated
your innanities so we all have to see this tripe at the top of our readers
for months to come and be reminded that usenet is overpopulated with moronic
cases of arrested development. Also, no one gives a simple rat's ass about
your educational pursuits and your need to post such drivel does not raise
your esteem in this ng one iota. In other words, there is absolutely no way
for you to correct your rude behavior other than for you to apologize, admit
you're wrong, wrong, wrong and then contemplate doing yourself in and post a
daily diary of that contemplation so we can encourage your progress. Now
get started you little prig.

Moose

*Note* These Pop-ups are part of Messenger Service and *NOT WINDOWS OR MSN
MESSENGER*

For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the Windows XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts


(Post has been modified, but was originally posted by another user. I do not
remember their username.)

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[Moose]

You seem to be rather literal minded. Do you really think I was trying to
elicit an apology?
My post was meant to be nothing other than insulting.

Moose

You expect him to apologise after you talk like that? Sounds hypocritical
to me.

After you answer almost every post about these pop-ups, then you can talk.
I wonder how many users have come to this NG, not bothered to run a search,
but instead of asking the worlds biggest FAQ, they see this, and their
problem is solved.

Wonder why MS hasn't removed this like they do to other top posts? (That
was a rhetorical question BTW.)

That language is not helpful one bit, and doesn't exactly add any support to
your views.

--
Please be polite.
------

Despite all your idiotic mutterings, the simple fact is that you post dated
your innanities so we all have to see this tripe at the top of our readers
for months to come and be reminded that usenet is overpopulated with moronic
cases of arrested development. Also, no one gives a simple rat's ass about
your educational pursuits and your need to post such drivel does not raise
your esteem in this ng one iota. In other words, there is absolutely no way
for you to correct your rude behavior other than for you to apologize, admit
you're wrong, wrong, wrong and then contemplate doing yourself in and

post

a
daily diary of that contemplation so we can encourage your progress. Now
get started you little prig.

Moose

Windows

XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic

into
the

computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger

problems
such

as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being

using
AOL

in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts


(Post has been modified, but was originally posted by another user. I

do
not

remember their username.)

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[Moose]

Puhleeeeeze don't killfile me. My life will become so empty knowing you
aren't reading my posts anymore.

And yes I was being rude to the rude and impolite to the impolite. Now block
away Eli. Your punishment will be unbearable I'm sure.

Moose

Moose is a very RUDE and IMPOLITE NG poster.
I suggest we all BLOCK him out of our news groups!

Despite all your idiotic mutterings, the simple fact is that you post dated
your innanities so we all have to see this tripe at the top of our readers
for months to come and be reminded that usenet is overpopulated with moronic
cases of arrested development. Also, no one gives a simple rat's ass about
your educational pursuits and your need to post such drivel does not raise
your esteem in this ng one iota. In other words, there is absolutely no way
for you to correct your rude behavior other than for you to apologize, admit
you're wrong, wrong, wrong and then contemplate doing yourself in and

post

a
daily diary of that contemplation so we can encourage your progress. Now
get started you little prig.

Moose

*Note* These Pop-ups are part of Messenger Service and *NOT WINDOWS OR MSN
MESSENGER*

For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the

Windows
XP

firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve the
real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic

into
the

computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger

problems
such

as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being

using
AOL

in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts


(Post has been modified, but was originally posted by another user. I

do
not

remember their username.)

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[Comp Guy]

"In other words, there is absolutely no way for you to correct your rude
behavior other than for you to apologize"

Sounds like you wanted him to apologize.

--
Please be polite.
------

You seem to be rather literal minded. Do you really think I was trying to
elicit an apology?
My post was meant to be nothing other than insulting.

Moose

You expect him to apologise after you talk like that? Sounds hypocritical
to me.

After you answer almost every post about these pop-ups, then you can talk.
I wonder how many users have come to this NG, not bothered to run a search,
but instead of asking the worlds biggest FAQ, they see this, and their
problem is solved.

Wonder why MS hasn't removed this like they do to other top posts? (That
was a rhetorical question BTW.)

That language is not helpful one bit, and doesn't exactly add any

support

to
your views.

--
Please be polite.
------

Despite all your idiotic mutterings, the simple fact is that you post dated
your innanities so we all have to see this tripe at the top of our readers
for months to come and be reminded that usenet is overpopulated with moronic
cases of arrested development. Also, no one gives a simple rat's ass about
your educational pursuits and your need to post such drivel does not raise
your esteem in this ng one iota. In other words, there is absolutely

no
way

for you to correct your rude behavior other than for you to apologize, admit
you're wrong, wrong, wrong and then contemplate doing yourself in and

post

a
daily diary of that contemplation so we can encourage your progress. Now
get started you little prig.

Moose





*Note* These Pop-ups are part of Messenger Service and *NOT WINDOWS

OR
MSN

MESSENGER*

For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904

*Note* Unless properly and, unfortunately, manually configured, ALL
Windows
Messenger file transfers, voice conversations, and video conversations
will
fail to connect. (If anyone knows how to properly configure the

Windows

XP
firewall, please post how.)

Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not

solve
the

real problem.

The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom of a larger
issue. The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into
the
computer.

Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports. You would need a
firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems
such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not

compatible
with

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you
should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using
AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime
required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts


(Post has been modified, but was originally posted by another user.

I

do

 

[Moose]

Ummm...whatever you say Cable Guy. Your logic is irrefutable.

Moose

p.s. You might want to add this word to your vocabulary so that in your
much anticipated future posts you may be able to avoid coming across as a
dimwit.

hy-per-bo-le (hi-purb-le).The act or an instance of exaggerating :
exaggeration, embellishment, embroidery, hyperbole, boasting, inflation,
bravado, magnification, overstatement.
m.

"In other words, there is absolutely no way for you to correct your rude
behavior other than for you to apologize"

Sounds like you wanted him to apologize.

--
Please be polite.
------

You seem to be rather literal minded. Do you really think I was trying to
elicit an apology?
My post was meant to be nothing other than insulting.

Moose




support

absolutely

no and
post

WINDOWS

OR

need

a

firewall that controls the traffic.

Although not an obvious problem, open ports can lead to larger problems
such
as hackers, and backdoor Trojan viruses.

The above solution will not work if you have AOL as is not compatible
with
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). If you have AOL, you
should
contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party firewall. [Why would you being using
AOL
in the first place, no offence, but check out this link (QuickTime
required)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aolcommercial.html, as well as (no player
required) http://www.ebaumsworld.com/aoldisks.shtml]

Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Hit the Stop Button under Service Status section
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts


(Post has been modified, but was originally posted by another

user.

I