pop-ups

[Susan]

I recently installed Windows XP home version and starting
getting these "Messenger Service" pop ups. How do I get
rid of 12 assorted ones every time I turn on the computer?
Thanks,
Susan

 

[Chris Lanier]

It's simple just goto your control panel>>Admin
Tools>>Services>>scroll down to "Messenger" double click
on it, and set it from Auto to Disable. U can also just
enable XP's built in firewall.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Susan;
These ads are using Messenger Service.
Messenger Service is a valuable tool many use.
Like many tools, it can be exploited.

No need to pay for the fix.
For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330904
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp
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.
The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.
Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports.
The firewall controls the traffic.

Internet Connection Firewall will not work if you have AOL.
AOL 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.

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

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Chris;
Disabling Messenger by itself is a very bad idea.
It does nothing for the real problem of the unprotected computer.
Read my previous post in this thread.

Your comment "U can also just enable XP's built in firewall" suggests
"either/or" where the firewall IS the correct fix.

 

[Sionnach]

:

Internet Connection Firewall will not work if you have AOL.
AOL 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.

Hmmm. It's working on my computer, with AOL. Perhaps you mean to say that
if you use AOL as your primary Internet connection, it won't work?

 

[Bryan Coffey]

I had the same problem. Activate the firewall that is
included in XP. It stopped the popups.

 

[Edie]

There is a program (it's free) called Pop up stopper and
it is at http:\\www.panicware.com It really works.

 

[Perdita X. Dream]

Well, it is the problem b/c he's trying to get rid of the
pop-up's. but thank you for the total solution

That's like saying the measles spots are the problem, not the underlying
virus. The pop-ups are a SYMPTOM, they are *not* the problem.

--
Perdita X. Dream

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