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May 30th, 2004 21:00

Re popups

I have popups coming up on my computer all kinds they are telling me i need things fixed on my computer or telling me warnings.

I need info on getting rid of these pls help!!!

Message Edited by amanda112280 on 05-30-2004 06:09 PM

  • amanda112280

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    Posted May 30th, 2004 22:00

    Yes they both match hahaha :) Just as I went to reply to your message I got a pop up called spyware removal- microsoft internet explorer.
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    Posted May 30th, 2004 22:00

    Popups come in several flavors...

    If the window the popups appear in is labelled "Messenger Service",  this article from Microsoft explains how to stop them.

    Those can also be stopped by a firewall, such as the XP firewall or ZoneAlarm. Are you running a firewall? You should be! See the article with that name linked below for more on that subject.

    Another type is popups that occur through Web browsers. A very useful addition to Internet Explorer is the Google Toolbar, which will effectively stop popups.

    There's a third flavor, the "XP Messenger", described here. I'd have to do more research on removal/control of that one!

    Do the popups you're seeing match one of those?

    Jim
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    Posted May 30th, 2004 23:00

    Ok and your going to not tell me what one that is so I have to get them all??? *snikers*
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    Posted May 30th, 2004 23:00

    Don't you just love it when people use popups to try to sell popup blockers and spyware removers that may well be spyware themselves?

    Yes they both match

    One thing that means is that you don't have a firewall installed. That's something you really need to do!

    Jim
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    Posted May 30th, 2004 23:00

    I just put ZonAlarm on my computter and everything seems to be working good now even thought I was starting to think I was hacked or something. I still might be but it's working wonders (laughs) and seeing that I did have/had some stupid stuff on my computer that would not let me type something into my home page it seems to be working just wonderful now.

    Next question how do I get free Virus Protection info to install for my computer? Or am I going to have ta pay for it.

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    Posted May 30th, 2004 23:00

    It's this one. Here's a direct link for the download of the free version.

    Always glad to lend a hand!

    Jim
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    Posted May 30th, 2004 23:00

    Nope!  There's one free one listed in ChrisRLG's Computer Safety Online page.

    Jim