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spam popup messages
WE keep getting a popup message and have no idea where it
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spam popup messages
Greetings --
There is a type of spam that has become quite common over the past few months, and unintentionally serves as a valid security "alert." It demonstrates that you haven't been taking sufficient precautions while connected to the Internet. Your data probably hasn't been compromised by these specific advertisements, but if you're open to this exploit, you may well be open to other threats. Install and use a decent, properly configured firewall. (Disabling the messenger service, as some people recommend, only hides the symptom, and does nothing to secure your machine.) And ignoring these messages is particularly foolish. Messenger Service of Windows http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;168893 Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears http://support.microsoft.com/?id=330904 Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html ---- You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. -- RAH "John" wrote in message ... WE keep getting a popup message and have no idea where it came from or how to get rid of it. Help please |
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spam popup messages
"John" wrote in message ...
WE keep getting a popup message and have no idea where it came from or how to get rid of it. Help please It's messenger spam! You should disable messenger service. In Settings-Control Panel-Administrative Services, select Computer Management-Services. In the right panel, right click on Messenger, select Properties, disable it in the drop down list, click OK out. Or try Mini Popup Killer:http://www.newwebchecker.com |
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