Re: patchwindows.org

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 08/01/04 

Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:30:44 -0400

In addition to Cary's reply- the fact that you're getting this popup (I
presume it says Messenger Service in the title bar) indicates that you
aren't behind a properly configured firewall - either enable your XP
firewall or get a third party hardware or software firewall.

Justice P. wrote:
> Is www.patchwindows.org a legitimate website? I keep getting this
> plain looking message that comes up on my screen wanting me to go to
> that website and download a patch of some sort affecting windows
> messenger. Thanks for any help!

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