trouble with XP upgrade

[Stacia]

Hello,
I recently upgraded to Windows XP and I am now getting pop-ups when I'm not using the internet. One message said:

{Messenger Service
A new wave of interent advertising is coming. It is called Messenger service and it's built into your Windows Ooperating System. It is only a matter of time before the email spammers monpolize your screen. Fix this today.
Visit www.MessageStop.biz}

I already have Norton Antivirus and Spysweeper running. I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Thanks!

[Gordon]

"Stacia" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
> I recently upgraded to Windows XP and I am now getting pop-ups when I'm
not using the internet. One message said:
>
> {Messenger Service
> A new wave of interent advertising is coming. It is called Messenger
service and it's built into your Windows Ooperating System. It is only a
matter of time before the email spammers monpolize your screen. Fix this
today.
> Visit www.MessageStop.biz}
>
> I already have Norton Antivirus and Spysweeper running. I'm not sure what
to do. Any suggestions would be very helpful.
> Thanks!
>
>
>

Install a firewall. (Or activate the in-built one in XP)

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Your basic problem is do not have a "firewall" properly enabled.
Please see the following:

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330904

Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

Special note if you use AOL:

America Online installs its own connection settings that override
the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's
connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
built-in firewall.

Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
a FREE firewall program for your computer.

Ref: http://www.updatexp.com/free.html


To secure your computer and prevent possible future security breeches,
consider installing a first-rate, comprehensive, internet security program:

Norton Internet Security 2004
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2004
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install package

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Stacia" > wrote in message:
...

| Hello,
| I recently upgraded to Windows XP and I am now getting pop-ups when I'm not using the internet. One
message said:
|
| {Messenger Service
| A new wave of interent advertising is coming. It is called Messenger service and it's built into your
Windows Ooperating System. It is only a matter of time before the email spammers monpolize your screen. Fix
this today.
| Visit www.MessageStop.biz}
|
| I already have Norton Antivirus and Spysweeper running. I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions would be
very helpful.
| Thanks!