windows messenger pop ups

[Shawn J.]

can any one tell me how to get rid of windows pop-up adds
that use this kind of program... www.adproextreme.com
it is not a web page pop up add but a windows message.
and it's really getting on my nerves.
if any one can help me reply to (e-mail address removed)
thank you
Shawn

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Shawn;
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

 

[Dave Scragg]

Microsoft support have told me to go to
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communi
cate/stopspam.asp
I've tried it. Hope it works.

 

[Alun Jones [MS MVP]]

Microsoft support have told me to go to
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communi
cate/stopspam.asp
I've tried it. Hope it works.

I tried it on my neighbour's computer (since I already have a firewall in
place at my router). It's now about a month later, and they report that
they've had no more messenger spam, and they haven't noticed any bad
effects. It took seconds to do, and protects against more than just
messenger spam.

Alun.
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