Pop Ups - Active Desktop

[Lori]

I just got a new computer and before I do anything I'm
starting to get popups! Is there any way to turn off the
active desktop? They are making me crazy with this...

Thanks!!

 

[Chicago_gal]

-----Original Message-----
I just got a new computer and before I do anything I'm
starting to get popups! Is there any way to turn off the
active desktop? They are making me crazy with this...

Thanks!!
.

if you're using IE6, download the toolbar.google.com
toolbar it has a built in popup stopper. Otherwise, get a
freebie like No Ads.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

If the title bar of the popup window says Windows Messenger Service

Open Help and Support and search for "firewall". This will tell you how to
enable XP's built in firewall. If you have a valid reason not to use a
firewall, click Start, Run and enter SERVICES.MSC Locate the Messenger
entry and double click it. Set it to Stopped and Disabled.

However, the reason they can get to the Messenger Service (not to be
confused with Windows Messenger) in the first place, is that your internet
connection is not secure.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/winmesspop.htm