I can not seem to stop these pop-up messages. I have downloaded ad-aware and they still spam me. I tried to go into the services menu you descibe but can not find it. Please help. I have been getting over 20 of these things a day when I am not even conected to the web. Is Kazaa the source of these? Am I doomed because I have kazaa? Please reply, Thank you.

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

Kazaa isn't your problem Windows is, go to start>run type "services.msc" (no qoutes)and hit enter , from the list find "messenger" right click and choose properties , from the general tab push the stop button , now in the dropdown box just above that set the startup type to "disabled" that should get rid of the "webpopup" type popups and has nothing to do with Windows Messenger, oh and enable the XP firewall on your internet connection!! Case


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 3:32 pm, s. murphy wrote:
> I can not seem to stop these pop-up messages. I have downloaded ad-aware and they
>still spam me. I tried to go into the services menu you descibe but can not find
>it. Please help. I have been getting over 20 of these things a day when I am not
>even conected to the web.
> Is Kazaa the source of these? Am I doomed because I have kazaa? Please reply, Thank
>you.
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

Case is right... but IMO Kazaa can be a source of trouble on its own. Everyone has found the messenger box and it will likely haunt us until MS discontinues it.


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 3:32 pm, s. murphy wrote:
> I can not seem to stop these pop-up messages. I have downloaded ad-aware and they
>still spam me. I tried to go into the services menu you descibe but can not find
>it. Please help. I have been getting over 20 of these things a day when I am not
>even conected to the web.
> Is Kazaa the source of these? Am I doomed because I have kazaa? Please reply, Thank
>you.
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

If it is messenger you are having trouble with disabling, you need to goto run... in the start menu and type gpedit.msc, but this only works in XP. Then once the applet opens, you need to select administrative templates\windows components\messenger... Select both the options there and double click on them and scroll down to enable...(*note this applies to both main categories COMP. configuration and User configuration) this should prevent Messenger from starting when windows starts for all users. I hope this helps... If you do not have XP pro, I recommend you upgrade or you will have trouble with this for a while... Unless you disable Messenger service from the services.msc applet... Good luck and hope this helps, Dave

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

Thank you!! Your advice on stopping pop ups worked!! I use to get about 10 a day.


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 6:23 pm, Casey wrote:
>Kazaa isn't your problem Windows is, go to start>run type "services.msc" (no qoutes)and
>hit enter , from the list find "messenger" right click and choose properties , from
>the general tab push the stop button , now in the dropdown box just above that set
>the startup type to "disabled" that should get rid of the "webpopup" type popups
>and has nothing to do with Windows Messenger, oh and enable the XP firewall on your
>internet connection!! Case
>
>
>
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

services.msc <--- THIS FILE DOES NOT EXIST!!!! you have anymore usefull tips????


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 6:23 pm, Casey wrote:
>Kazaa isn't your problem Windows is, go to start>run type "services.msc" (no qoutes)and
>hit enter , from the list find "messenger" right click and choose properties , from
>the general tab push the stop button , now in the dropdown box just above that set
>the startup type to "disabled" that should get rid of the "webpopup" type popups
>and has nothing to do with Windows Messenger, oh and enable the XP firewall on your
>internet connection!! Case
>
>
>
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

I cannot find the path to execute your instructions. I am using windows xp but must not have the upgraded version. When I go to the Start button I see "run" , "control panel" "my computer" ,etc. and the various programmes that I run. Can you be more specific for a new/old user like me?


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 6:23 pm, Casey wrote:
>Kazaa isn't your problem Windows is, go to start>run type "services.msc" (no qoutes)and
>hit enter , from the list find "messenger" right click and choose properties , from
>the general tab push the stop button , now in the dropdown box just above that set
>the startup type to "disabled" that should get rid of the "webpopup" type popups
>and has nothing to do with Windows Messenger, oh and enable the XP firewall on your
>internet connection!! Case
>
>
>
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

Thanks! Great instructions!


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 6:23 pm, Casey wrote:
>Kazaa isn't your problem Windows is, go to start>run type "services.msc" (no qoutes)and
>hit enter , from the list find "messenger" right click and choose properties , from
>the general tab push the stop button , now in the dropdown box just above that set
>the startup type to "disabled" that should get rid of the "webpopup" type popups
>and has nothing to do with Windows Messenger, oh and enable the XP firewall on your
>internet connection!! Case
>
>
>
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

i seem to be getting only partial help from all the messages i've read here. i got the services window open but there is NO "messenger" on my list... could it be under something else? OR does it make a difference that my XP is an upgrade from ME?


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 6:23 pm, Casey wrote:
>Kazaa isn't your problem Windows is, go to start>run type "services.msc" (no qoutes)and
>hit enter , from the list find "messenger" right click and choose properties , from
>the general tab push the stop button , now in the dropdown box just above that set
>the startup type to "disabled" that should get rid of the "webpopup" type popups
>and has nothing to do with Windows Messenger, oh and enable the XP firewall on your
>internet connection!! Case
>
>
>
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

Check this one out: http://www.icpug.org.uk/national/features/030429fe.htm You can download a free utility from www.SpamSlammers.com too. Hope that helps.


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 3:32 pm, s. murphy wrote:
> I can not seem to stop these pop-up messages. I have downloaded ad-aware and they
>still spam me. I tried to go into the services menu you descibe but can not find
>it. Please help. I have been getting over 20 of these things a day when I am not
>even conected to the web.
> Is Kazaa the source of these? Am I doomed because I have kazaa? Please reply, Thank
>you.
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

i am also getting these pop-up messages. please help me get rid of them. is kazaa the problem


On Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 3:32 pm, s. murphy wrote:
> I can not seem to stop these pop-up messages. I have downloaded ad-aware and they
>still spam me. I tried to go into the services menu you descibe but can not find
>it. Please help. I have been getting over 20 of these things a day when I am not
>even conected to the web.
> Is Kazaa the source of these? Am I doomed because I have kazaa? Please reply, Thank
>you.
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

• Search this forum
• Start a new thread on a different subject

• Report abuse of the forum