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can anyone tell me how to stop the pop up ads - this has
only been a problem since I began using Windows XP
 
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can anyone tell me how to stop the pop up ads - this has
only been a problem since I began using Windows XP
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If your messages look like this: http://tinyurl.com/is9k

The messages are coming from "The Messenger Service" (NOT MSN Messenger)

However, the messenger service is not the problem.
The real problem is the fact that you are not running a firewall, or if you
are, you haven't blocked ports 137-139

A good firewall can be found at www.zonelabs.com

To remove the ability for anyone in the world to pop up messages on your
computer, you can disable the Messenger service.
Its easy to reverse at a later time if you wish to do so.

The small (free) "ShootTheMessenger" Messenger service enabler/disabler will
turn off the messenger services for you.

http://grc.com/

Or you can do it manually.

*Windows XP Home*
Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel
Click Performance and Maintenance
Click Administrative Tools
Double click Services Scroll
down and highlight "Messenger"
Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.
Click the STOP button.
Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
Click OK

*Windows XP Professional*
Click Start->Settings ->Control Panel
Click Administrative Tools
Click Services
Double click Services Scroll
down and highlight "Messenger"
Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.
Click the STOP button.
Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
Click OK

HTH
 
Messenger Service?

You need to turn of networking on your internet connection. You do this by
either disabling NetBIOS over TCP/IP or turn on the firewall.

To disable the Messenger Service:

Go to Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click the
Messenger Service and change Automatic to Disabled, then click the Stop
button.

Or use this automated edit:

Disable Messenger Service (Line 95)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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

More information and options here on using a Firewall:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_m.htm#ms

/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
 
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