pop ups

Any idea how to stop all the pop ups? Some pop up even when I don't have a
web site open.

I have Ad-Aware, Spybot, Spyblaster, MIE v 6.0 pop ups on, Nortons' on and
Xoftspy.

Make sure a firewall is turned on. And you need to disable or remove the
Messenger service.

[[If advertisements are opening on your computer in a window titled
Messenger Service, it may indicate that your system is not secure. You
should enable the Internet Connection Firewall and disable the Messenger
Service in Windows XP to help protect your computer from unwanted spam and
other potential threats.

The Messenger Service was originally designed for use by system
administrators to notify Windows users about their networks. However, some
advertisers have started using this service to send information via the
Internet, and these messages could be used maliciously to distribute a
virus.]]
Disabling Messenger Service in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u.../stopspam.mspx

[[These messages are also known as "messenger spam."]]
[[To resolve this issue, install or turn on a firewall that blocks inbound
NetBIOS and UDP broadcast traffic. ]]
[[To work around this issue, turn off the Messenger service.]]
Messenger Service window that contains an Internet advertisement appears
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;330904

Disabling Messenger Service in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...e/stopspam.asp

Messenger Service window that contains an Internet advertisement appears
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;330904

How to prevent Windows Messenger from running on a Windows XP-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302089

[[This utility will allow you to disable Windows Messenger on per-user
basis, or on a machine wide basis.]]
Disable/Remove Windows Messenger
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_mess_disable.htm

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Boyd hunted and pecked:
Any idea how to stop all the pop ups? Some pop up even when I don't have a
web site open.

I have Ad-Aware, Spybot, Spyblaster, MIE v 6.0 pop ups on, Nortons' on and
Xoftspy.

Boyd wrote:
Any idea how to stop all the pop ups? Some pop up even when I don't have a
web site open.

I have Ad-Aware, Spybot, Spyblaster, MIE v 6.0 pop ups on, Nortons' on and
Xoftspy.



Are you sure that you have *SpyBlaster*, and not "Spyblast," which is
itself a source of problems?

What specific kind of pop-ups are you seeing? There are at least
three varieties of pop-ups, and the solutions vary accordingly.

1) Does the title bar of these pop-ups read "Messenger Service?"

This type of spam has become quite common over the past few years,
and unintentionally serves as a valid security "alert." It demonstrates
that the computer user hasn't been taking sufficient precautions while
connected to the Internet. The user's data probably hasn't been
compromised by these specific advertisements, but if he/she's open to
this exploit, he/she may well be open to other threats, such as the
Blaster Worm that swept across the Internet years ago and the Sasser
Worm that followed shortly thereafter, both of which can still be
contacted. Install and use a decent, properly configured firewall.
(Merely disabling the messenger service, as some people recommend, only
hides the symptom, and does little or nothing to truly secure the
machine.) And ignoring or just "putting up with" the security gap
represented by 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

Stopping Advertisements with Messenger Service Titles
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...e/stopspam.asp

Blocking Ads, Parasites, and Hijackers with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Oh, and be especially wary of people who advise the user to do
nothing more than disable the messenger service. Disabling the
messenger service, by itself, is a "head in the sand" approach to
computer security. The real problem is not the messenger service
pop-ups; they're actually providing a useful, if annoying, service by
acting as a security alert. The true problem is the unsecured computer,
and the user's been advised to merely turn off the warnings. How is
this helpful?

2) For regular Internet pop-ups, you might try the free 12Ghosts
Popup-killer from http://12ghosts.com/ghosts/popup.htm, Pop-Up Stopper
from http://www.panicware.com/, or the Google Toolbar from
http://toolbar.google.com/. Alternatively, you can upgrade your WinXP
to SP2, to install IE's pop-up blocker. Another alternative would be
to use another browser, such as Mozilla or Firefox, which has pop-up
blocking capabilities. (But I'd avoid Netscape; it carries too much
extraneous AOL garbage.)

3) To deal with pop-ups caused by any sort of "adware" and/or
"spyware,"such as Gator, Comet Cursors, Xupiter, Bonzai Buddy, or
KaZaA, and their remnants, that you've deliberately (but without
understanding the consequences) installed, two products that are
quite effective (at finding and removing this type of scumware) are
Ad-Aware from www.lavasoft.de and SpyBot Search & Destroy from
www.safer-networking.org/. Both have free versions. It's even
possible to use SpyBot Search & Destroy to "immunize" your system
against most future intrusions. I use both and generally perform
manual scans every week or so to clean out cookies, etc.

Additionally, manual removal instructions for the most common
varieties of scumware are available he

PC Hell Spyware and Adware Removal Help
http://www.pchell.com/support/spyware.shtml

More information and assistance is available at these sites:

Blocking Ads, Parasites, and Hijackers with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

The Parasite Fight
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Neither adware nor spyware, collectively known as scumware,
magically install themselves on anyone's computer. They are almost
always deliberately installed by the computer's user, as part of some
allegedly "free" service or product.

While there are some unscrupulous malware distributors out there,
who do attempt to install and exploit malware without consent, the
majority of them simply rely upon the intellectual laziness and
gullibility of the average consumer, counting on them to quickly click
past the EULA in his/her haste to get the latest in "free" cutesy
cursors, screensavers, "utilities," and/or wallpapers.

If you were to read the EULAs that accompany, and to which the
computer user must agree before the download/installation of the
"screensaver" continues, most adware and spyware, you'll find that
they _do_ have the consumer's permission to do exactly what they're
doing. In the overwhelming majority of cases, computer users have no
one to blame but themselves.

There are several essential components to computer security: a
knowledgeable and pro-active user, a properly configured firewall,
reliable and up-to-date antivirus software, and the prompt repair (via
patches, hotfixes, or service packs) of any known vulnerabilities.

The weakest link in this "equation" is, of course, the computer
user. No software manufacturer can -- nor should they be expected
to -- protect the computer user from him/herself. All too many people
have bought into the various PC/software manufacturers marketing
claims of easy computing. They believe that their computer should be
no harder to use than a toaster oven; they have neither the
inclination or desire to learn how to safely use their computer. All
too few people keep their antivirus software current, install patches
in a timely manner, or stop to really think about that cutesy link
they're about to click.

Firewalls and anti-virus applications, which should always be used
and should always be running, are important components of "safe hex,"
but they cannot, and should not be expected to, protect the computer
user from him/herself. Ultimately, it is incumbent upon each and
every computer user to learn how to secure his/her own computer.

To learn more about practicing "safe hex," start with these links:

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

Home Computer Security
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/

List of Antivirus Software Vendors
http://support.microsoft.com/default...kb;en-us;49500

Home PC Firewall Guide
http://www.firewallguide.com/

Scumware.com
http://www.scumware.com/


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I have win2000 installed. Reciently I started having a storm of 'messenger
service' reports of registry errors and directing me to various sites to
'cure' the problem (which I ignor). These messages pop-up every one or two
minutes but only when on the internet.

Please, How do I stop these in win2000? By the way my anti-virus and
spyware checkers say the machine is clean.
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Jaye


"Boyd" wrote:

Any idea how to stop all the pop ups? Some pop up even when I don't have a
web site open.

I have Ad-Aware, Spybot, Spyblaster, MIE v 6.0 pop ups on, Nortons' on and
Xoftspy.

I have win2000 installed.

I have just started having a storm of 'messenger service' pop-ups declaring
regerstry errors and directing me to various/different sites for the 'cure'.

Please, How do I stop these in win2000 ?
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Jaye


"Boyd" wrote:

Any idea how to stop all the pop ups? Some pop up even when I don't have a
web site open.

I have Ad-Aware, Spybot, Spyblaster, MIE v 6.0 pop ups on, Nortons' on and
Xoftspy.

"Jaye" wrote in message
...
I have win2000 installed.

So post to a Windows 2000 group........

Gordon,

Fantastic idea. Wounder why this (your) group header does not say it only
discusses XP ? issues (assumed) . Just checked and it really does not.

Please no need to reply, I will wander around and find a windows 2000 group.

Thank you.
Jaye
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Jaye


"Gordon" wrote:

"Jaye" wrote in message
...
I have win2000 installed.

So post to a Windows 2000 group........

"Jaye" wrote in message
...
I have win2000 installed.

I have just started having a storm of 'messenger service' pop-ups
declaring
regerstry errors and directing me to various/different sites for the
'cure'.

Please, How do I stop these in win2000 ?
--

Don't post twice - and post to a W2K group......

Here I am again.

Mr. Gordon, perhaps to your dismay, Microsoft clearly sent me her for
WIN2000 discussions.

If anyone you can be heplfull with this win2000 issue I will greatly
appreciate the help.

I am trying to stop messenger service pop-ups that declare regestry errors
exist (they do not exist) and then directs me to various sites.

Please, how do I turn-off messanger service or block these events?

Thank you.
Jaye
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Jaye


"Jaye" wrote:

I have win2000 installed.

I have just started having a storm of 'messenger service' pop-ups declaring
regerstry errors and directing me to various/different sites for the 'cure'.

Please, How do I stop these in win2000 ?
--
Jaye


"Boyd" wrote:

Any idea how to stop all the pop ups? Some pop up even when I don't have a
web site open.

I have Ad-Aware, Spybot, Spyblaster, MIE v 6.0 pop ups on, Nortons' on and
Xoftspy.

Install both good firewall and a good antispyware program.

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...try=US&lang=en

Why you need a firewall:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...me_pc_firewall

Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP 2007
Windows - Shell/User

Enjoy all the benefits of genuine Microsoft softwa
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.mspx

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"Jaye" wrote:

| I have win2000 installed.
|
| I have just started having a storm of 'messenger service' pop-ups declaring
| regerstry errors and directing me to various/different sites for the 'cure'.
|
| Please, How do I stop these in win2000 ?
| --
| Jaye

"Jaye" wrote in message
...
Here I am again.

Mr. Gordon, perhaps to your dismay, Microsoft clearly sent me her for
WIN2000 discussions.


then use a proper newsreader, set up msnews.microsoft.com as your news
server and you will find plenty of newsgroups for W2K.

How to set up OE as a News reader:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...64&product=oex
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...oups/setup.asp
http://www.gmayor.com/MSNews.htm

"Jaye" wrote in message
...
Here I am again.

Mr. Gordon, perhaps to your dismay, Microsoft clearly sent me her for
WIN2000 discussions.


if you MUST use the web interface, the W2K groups are under IIS in
Servers-Windows Server for some unimaginable reason..........

Cary,

Is there a specific way to disable the messanger service in win2000?

I will install the two programs you suggest although I presently have a
spyware & virus checker installed.

However this acts like a virus in that the sites the messanger service
directs me toward keeps changing.

Thank you for the reply
Jaye


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

Install both good firewall and a good antispyware program.

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...try=US&lang=en

Why you need a firewall:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...me_pc_firewall

Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP 2007
Windows - Shell/User

Enjoy all the benefits of genuine Microsoft softwa
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.mspx

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"Jaye" wrote:

| I have win2000 installed.
|
| I have just started having a storm of 'messenger service' pop-ups declaring
| regerstry errors and directing me to various/different sites for the 'cure'.
|
| Please, How do I stop these in win2000 ?
| --
| Jaye

Jaye wrote:

Cary,

Is there a specific way to disable the messanger service in win2000?

I will install the two programs you suggest although I presently have
a spyware & virus checker installed.

However this acts like a virus in that the sites the messanger service
directs me toward keeps changing.

StartRunservices.msc [enter]

Scroll down to the Messenger service and disable it.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Malke,

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. I will do that this
evening
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Jaye


"Malke" wrote:

Jaye wrote:

Cary,

Is there a specific way to disable the messanger service in win2000?

I will install the two programs you suggest although I presently have
a spyware & virus checker installed.

However this acts like a virus in that the sites the messanger service
directs me toward keeps changing.

StartRunservices.msc [enter]

Scroll down to the Messenger service and disable it.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User