WindowsXP list of files

[Paul]

Is there a way to get a list of files for WindowsXP? I
want to check my WindowsXP against the list and delete
files that do not belong. There is a program on my
computer that keeps putting pop-ups on my screen even
though I am not on line. I believe the program is
csrss.exe, but it will not let me delete it even though
it is not attributed as read only. Any help will be
appreciated.

 

[Ramesh]

Paul,

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:

Open Network Connections
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.
On the Advanced tab, under Internet Connection Firewall, select one of the
following:
To enable Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), 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

--
Regards,
Ramesh
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Is there a way to get a list of files for WindowsXP? I
want to check my WindowsXP against the list and delete
files that do not belong. There is a program on my
computer that keeps putting pop-ups on my screen even
though I am not on line. I believe the program is
csrss.exe, but it will not let me delete it even though
it is not attributed as read only. Any help will be
appreciated.