Unwanted popups

[Ryan]

I am using XP Home version and have been invaded by
unwanted popups taking over my computer. I have deleted
everything I can think of that might cause this, but I
still can't find the imbedded program causing this. I
woudl appreciate any help anyone can give me. I can't use
my computer the way it is and am considering using it as
a boat anchor instead.

(e-mail address removed)

 

[dev]

Ryan said:

I am using XP Home version and have been invaded by
unwanted popups taking over my computer. I have deleted
everything I can think of that might cause this, but I
still can't find the imbedded program causing this. I
woudl appreciate any help anyone can give me. I can't use
my computer the way it is and am considering using it as
a boat anchor instead.

If these are "Messenger" pop-ups, they can be banished by enabling the XP
built-in firewall (which should be done anyway). See HELP & SUPPORT for
easy instructions.

If this is a program that has been inadvertently installed on your PC,
running ADAware may enable its removal. http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Read the instructions, download, install and run the program. The basic
utility is free.

If the pop-ups are site-related - the page that is being visited - then a
pop-up blocker may help. http://google.com Search for "ad blocker".
Or install and use a new-generation browser that has pop-up blocking,
such as NetScape "streamline Navigator only" from http://sillydog.org/narchive

It will selectively block pop-ups and images, and is much more customizable
than I.E. For more...
sis the newgroup.

Or visit http://mozilla.org for links to browsers using similar technology.

 

[Mike J]

http://grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm go to this
site also visit panicware.com vgl2u

 

[Lee]

-----Original Message-----
I am using XP Home version and have been invaded by
unwanted popups taking over my computer. I have deleted
everything I can think of that might cause this, but I
still can't find the imbedded program causing this. I
woudl appreciate any help anyone can give me. I can't use
my computer the way it is and am considering using it as
a boat anchor instead.

(e-mail address removed)
.
Download the freeware program "spybot" and run it. It

took care of 98% of my popups with WinXP.

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
I am using XP Home version and have been invaded by
unwanted popups taking over my computer. I have deleted
everything I can think of that might cause this, but I
still can't find the imbedded program causing this. I
woudl appreciate any help anyone can give me. I can't use
my computer the way it is and am considering using it as
a boat anchor instead.

(e-mail address removed)
.

Along with the other posts shut of messenger service in
admin tools> services (this has nothing to do with msn
messenger) This service is defaulted to automatic and is
designed to send messages to employees in a work
enviorment but advertizers have dicovered it and are
sending popups through it

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Ryan,

If the title bar reads as MESSENGER SERVICE, then it the world famous
Messenger SPAM. Install a Firewall to prevent the pop-ups. Enable the
Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP:

1. Open Network Connections
2. Click the Dial-up, LAN or High-Speed Internet connection that you want to
protect, and then, under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this
connection.
3. On the Advanced tab, under Internet Connection Firewall, select the
Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this
computer from the Internet check box.

This blocks the TCP ports responsible for Messenger data tranmissions and
prevents Pop-ups.

More Reading:
===========

Messenger Service of Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;168893

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=330904

Stopping Advertisements with Messenger Service Titles
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp

=====================
Messenger Vulnerability:
=====================
Buffer Overrun in Messenger Service Could Allow Code Execution
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/
bulletin/ms03-043.asp

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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I am using XP Home version and have been invaded by
unwanted popups taking over my computer. I have deleted
everything I can think of that might cause this, but I
still can't find the imbedded program causing this. I
woudl appreciate any help anyone can give me. I can't use
my computer the way it is and am considering using it as
a boat anchor instead.

(e-mail address removed)

 

[lastcall]

what sort of pop ups? if it's a popup text message from the messenger
service than stopping the messenger service will do it. if they're ads
and porn and stuff, download and run spybot search and destroy and
adaware. that should take care of your problem.