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May 5th, 2005 20:00

Can't get pop ups to stop. HELP!

I ran adaware, spybot, updated etc. I have block pop ups checked in windows XP, and also have the google toolbar with block pop ups engaged in it. Any ideas?

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May 5th, 2005 22:00

Maybe you are just not using the tools correctly … Please see the second link below for more information (cleaning and prevention).

Other trusted applications (both have free trials – uninstall after cleanup if don’t want to pay…):

Spy Sweeper:
http://www.webroot.com/downloads

CounterSpy:
http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/CounterSpy.cfm

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Use an alternative browser – FireFox, Mozilla, Opera.

Modify HOSTS file:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

My personal HOSTS file:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/downloads/hosts

Good Luck!

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May 6th, 2005 09:00

Also, make sure you have "messenger" service disabled. XP service pack 2 default is disabled, but previous service packs have it enabled..

Go to start--Run Type in "services.msc" (without quotes)

Scroll down and look for messenger. Double click, disable, click OK.

Also Click "Stop this service".

messenger service is NOT MSN Messenger.

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May 6th, 2005 12:00

Try posting your "Hijack This" log in the "Hijack This" (Dell special interest)forum.

It is on the following page:

Hijack This page

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May 6th, 2005 12:00

Already did all that. Any other suggestion?

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May 6th, 2005 14:00

" ... Already did all that. ... "

I doubt it ...
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