On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:20:54 -0800, john bright wrote:
I recently installed XP Pro and have encountered some problems. #1 When I
try to search for a file, Windows Installer pops up and starts configuring
Microsoft Office Disk 2. The other problem is I keep getting these messages
from updatenow.org and updatepatch.info telling me I'm infected and I have
to go to their website and download this patch. When I go there they want
$19.95 for the patch. Any help is appreciated.........
The second problem could be ads coming through the "messenger service" not
to be confused with the Windows or MSN Messenger programs. Use a firewall
to stop these intrusions.
If still plagued by ads - scan the system with an anti-malware program such
as AdAware (
www.lavasoftusa.com). Be sure to update the program before
scanning the system.
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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User