unwanted popups from msn

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recently, a popup occurs generated by msn that disrupts
the current screen and allows "no" return to the desktop
allowing "absolutely no option" to close the window
without having to bring the task manager into the
picture. it will not allow the user to end the task
without shutting down the browser and re-entering the
internet, losing whatever information you may have had.
it is totally irresponsible for this to occur and will
cause many to "leave" msn if it continues. good luck
 
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jim bashed at the keyboard and said:
recently, a popup occurs generated by msn that disrupts
the current screen and allows "no" return to the desktop
allowing "absolutely no option" to close the window
without having to bring the task manager into the
picture. it will not allow the user to end the task
without shutting down the browser and re-entering the
internet, losing whatever information you may have had.
it is totally irresponsible for this to occur and will
cause many to "leave" msn if it continues. good luck
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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
 
recently, a popup occurs generated by msn that disrupts
the current screen and allows "no" return to the desktop
allowing "absolutely no option" to close the window
without having to bring the task manager into the
picture. it will not allow the user to end the task
without shutting down the browser and re-entering the
internet, losing whatever information you may have had.
it is totally irresponsible for this to occur and will
cause many to "leave" msn if it continues. good luck
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http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/spam/messenger.php

HTH


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"Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker's game
because they almost always turn out to be -- or to be indistinguishable from
-- self-righteous sixteen-year-olds possessing infinite amounts of free time."
- Neil Stephenson, _Cryptonomicon_
 
jim said:
recently, a popup occurs generated by msn that disrupts
the current screen and allows "no" return to the desktop
allowing "absolutely no option" to close the window
without having to bring the task manager into the
picture. it will not allow the user to end the task
without shutting down the browser and re-entering the
internet, losing whatever information you may have had.
it is totally irresponsible for this to occur and will
cause many to "leave" msn if it continues. good luck
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I installed Mozilla Firebird yesterday. Though I still use IE for other
stuff(usually as a file browser), but the BIG thing is Popup problems
are gone forever! PLUS I have *full* control over the browser(font size,
javascript blocking, security, popups, etc).

http://texturizer.net/firebird/download.html

->HS
 
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