SPAM Message Pop-Ups - XP SP1

[Debra]

I found info in the knowledge base on how to turn on the
firewall in Control Panel/Internet Connections/Network
Connections but when trying to update properties, am unable to.

How do I stop these ridiculous Messager SPAM pop-ups???

[Gary Tsang]

For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904&
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.

This 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





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Gary Tsang


"Debra" > wrote in message
...
> I found info in the knowledge base on how to turn on the
> firewall in Control Panel/Internet Connections/Network
> Connections but when trying to update properties, am unable to.
>
> How do I stop these ridiculous Messager SPAM pop-ups???

[paul]

"How do I stop these ridiculous Messager SPAM pop-ups"

by stopping the messenger service

"Debra" > wrote in message
...
> I found info in the knowledge base on how to turn on the
> firewall in Control Panel/Internet Connections/Network
> Connections but when trying to update properties, am unable to.
>
> How do I stop these ridiculous Messager SPAM pop-ups???


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[Jupiter Jones]

Paul;
While stopping Messenger Service may be a good idea, it does nothing
to solve the real problem.
Read Gary's post for a reason why a firewall is the real fix.

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"paul" > wrote in message
...
> "How do I stop these ridiculous Messager SPAM pop-ups"
>
> by stopping the messenger service
>
> "Debra" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I found info in the knowledge base on how to turn on the
> > firewall in Control Panel/Internet Connections/Network
> > Connections but when trying to update properties, am unable to.
> >
> > How do I stop these ridiculous Messager SPAM pop-ups???
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.481 / Virus Database: 277 - Release Date: 13/05/2003
>
>

[Steve Winograd]

In article >, "Debra"
> wrote:
>I found info in the knowledge base on how to turn on the
>firewall in Control Panel/Internet Connections/Network
>Connections but when trying to update properties, am unable to.

This should do the job:

1. Right click your Internet connection (dial-up or LAN).
2. Click Properties.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Put a check mark in the Internet Connection Firewall box.
5. Click OK.

Which of those steps isn't working? What exactly happens? If there's
an error message, what does it say?

>How do I stop these ridiculous Messager SPAM pop-ups???
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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