pop-ups in grey boxes

[harvey]

>-----Original Message-----
>Hello,
>
>I am constantly receiving the pop-up messages in the
grey
>boxes - sometimes up to 15 in one hour. I have called
>Microsoft and the rep. was unable to offer any advice or
>solutions. Do any of you know how I can rid of these.
I
>have Ad-aware but it hasn't helped.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mic
>.
> I had that happen too . I started using a firewall and
that stopped it. Hope that helps , Harvey

[John Chin [MSFT]]

You need to enable XP's Firewall
This article will help you.
HOW TO: Enable and Disable Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;283673
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330904

Thanks
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"harvey" > wrote in message
...
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hello,
> >
> >I am constantly receiving the pop-up messages in the
> grey
> >boxes - sometimes up to 15 in one hour. I have called
> >Microsoft and the rep. was unable to offer any advice or
> >solutions. Do any of you know how I can rid of these.
> I
> >have Ad-aware but it hasn't helped.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Mic
> >.
> > I had that happen too . I started using a firewall and
> that stopped it. Hope that helps , Harvey