unwanted message pop-ups

[Terry]

Can anyone tell my how to stop these messanger pop-ups? I
have had no trouble with this until yesterday after I
downloaded the windows updates. All the pop-ups are about
how to stop these ads by buying their product. I have
used the parental control on my Norton Internet Security
and blocked each url as it pops up then after it's
blocked another ad comes up with a different url.
I need HELP!!!!!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Terry;
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
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