Re: messenger service
From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 05/29/04
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Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 13:31:51 -0600
These ads are using Messenger Service.
Messenger Service is a valuable tool many use.
Like many tools, it can be exploited.
No need to pay for the fix.
For Messenger Service ads:
You NEED to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330904
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp
Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve
the real problem.
The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom.
The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.
Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports.
The firewall controls the traffic.
Internet Connection Firewall will not work if you have AOL.
AOL is not compatible with Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
(ICF)
If you have AOL, you should contact AOL and/or get a 3rd party
firewall:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/npf/
Also see this link to help properly protect your computer:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/security.htm
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "peanut" <bad6370@classicnet.net> wrote in message news:14ff401c445b1$ffd40730$a501280a@phx.gbl... > i recently installed windows xp and ever since i have had > this pop up called messenger service that invades the > screen and any time - on or off line. how do i get rid of > it?
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