spyware

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The basic problem is you apparently do not have a "firewall" properly enabled.
Please see the following:

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330904

You may wish to try the Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner.
Just click on the "Scan your PC" box.
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

Download Ad-Aware 6.0 and scan your PC for spyware:
http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button

3 Steps to Help Insure Your PC is Protected
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
 
Hi

Try these programs to check for any spyware that may be on your system:

Ad-Aware - www.lavasoftusa.com
Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org/
CWShredder - http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

Try SpyWareBlaster to stop intrusions:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Also see the following links:

http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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| ad pops up saying spyware is infecting pc
 
If you believe that, I have a bridge you might wish to purchase...

Seriously: Good for you for not falling for that ruse. Unfortunately, we
have to be very careful whenever we are on the Internet. Always 'think
before you click.'

To prevent spyware from infecting your PC, there are two things to know:

1. This one you know already: Always be suspicious of attempts to con you.
Always be wary of offers for 'free' software. If you come across something
you're not sure of, ask us about it.
2. Regularly scan your computer with a spyware detector. There are several
fine programs for this, and many are legitimately free. Here's one
recommendation: Ad-aware 6 by Lavasoft.
www.lavasoftusa.com.

Seems to me that Bobo has one sharp lady for a grandma.

Rocky
 
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