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Well, you will have troubles with some good webpages if
you disable cookies completely. Instead, you ought to get SpyWare Blaster (free for home users) www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html and use it. It will keep MOST spying-type cookies, etc., out of your system. As for the Messenger pop-ups, it is best to disable Messenger service. The only good reason to leave it running is if you are in and it is in use within a networked environment you are part of. To Disable Messenger (note that this Messenger is different from MSN Instant Messenger): --Logon or make sure you are logged in as Admin. --Go to Start - Administrative Tools - Services. --Navigate to Messenger. --Then left click over it, then choose Properties. A dialog box appears. --Under _Start up type_ select Disable, then click Apply and/or OK. The pop-up spam will be gone because you killed the system tool it relies on. -----Original Message----- Can anyone advise how to disable "Cookies"? The quantity of unwanted advertising is to much!! Also the ads now arriving at my computer via "Windows XP" is an epidemic. Any suggestions on how to block these? Thanks for your help!! . |
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"ewenste" wrote in :
As for the Messenger pop-ups, it is best to disable Messenger service. The only good reason to leave it running is if you are in and it is in use within a networked environment you are part of. It is NOT best to disable Messanger Services. Doing so would only hide the real problem. The gaping hole into your system because you have ports open. To the OP. Install, or activate a firewall to block the open ports. The Pop-ups ads are coming thru Port 135. The NetBios port. Hackers can use this port to gain access to your computer -- Due to Viewer dicretion Graphic violence is advised David |
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