Nasty pop-ups

[Caroline]

>-----Original Message-----
>How can I stop all these pop-ups that are coming via
>messenger? I just bought a new computer and it came with
>Windows XP. Never had this problem with Windows 98.
>.
>I am having the same problem!!! I did download the message
stomper but to no avail. I do have a call in to the place I
bought the computer. If I find out I will pass it on. VERY
FRUSTRATING!!

[M Lampert]

In article >,
says...
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>
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>How can I stop all these pop-ups that are coming via
>>messenger? I just bought a new computer and it came with
>>Windows XP. Never had this problem with Windows 98.
>>.
>>I am having the same problem!!! I did download the message
>stomper but to no avail. I do have a call in to the place I
>bought the computer. If I find out I will pass it on. VERY
>FRUSTRATING!!

Makes one wonder... if we can't stop the darn popups - wonder what else
we are unable to stop... like trojans, worms, etc.?

[Sauka]

can any one help me out with killing these " messenger pop-ups" on win2k pro?

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Sauka,

To turn off the Messenger Service (these popups) in Windows 2000, just click Start, then
Settings, then Control Panel, choose Administrative Tools, double-click Services, and Scroll
down to "Messenger", select it, right-click and then choose Properties. Under startup type,
choose disabled and then choose the 'Stop' button. After the service is stopped, click OK.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Sauka" > wrote in message
om...
> can any one help me out with killing these " messenger pop-ups" on win2k pro?

[Amethyst]

Jonathan Kay [MVP] wrote:
> Greetings Sauka,
>
> To turn off the Messenger Service (these popups) in Windows 2000, just
click
> Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, choose Administrative Tools,
> double-click Services, and Scroll down to "Messenger", select it,
right-click
> and then choose Properties. Under startup type, choose disabled and then
> choose the 'Stop' button. After the service is stopped, click OK.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Windows MVP, Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
> "Sauka" > wrote in message
> om...
>> can any one help me out with killing these " messenger pop-ups" on win2k
pro?

The ports in question (137-139) are also used for more nefarious purposes
(trojans use them to 'phone home'). The only effective way (despite what Mr
Kay will tell you) is to install a firewall. The native
one will work at a pinch, though it only works one way (incoming not
outgoing). Disabling the service is like sweeping bills under the carpet -
you can't see them anymore but, if you don't deal with them the consequences
could be serious.

Install a firewall, configure it to block those ports, and rest, safe in the
knowledge that nothing can attack your computer.

Please don't shout. Posting all in caps is considered incredibly rude and
also makes your post incredibly hard to read.


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