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WTF is this popup? *** w/ pic ***

start (or control panel for some) > administrative tools > services > messenger > change startup type to disabled 😉
 
I like how you'll get the ones where they'll stop sending them (tell you how to protect yourself from the spam) if you click a link and send them 5 dollars or whatever.

I had Win2k installed on my computer for two years or so and never got one of those. Then within the past month or so, I got one. So I disabled that service.
 
GRC Gibson Reseach Has a utility that disbales that. He also has other utilities and such, and has a port tester to see what ports on your compputer are open on the internet.
 
Just went to that popup blocker site, they chrage 29.95 for that software, which is rediculous. I really feel like they are taking advantage of people that way, and they are sending out messages from their own company to make people buy their product!
 
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services -> Messenger
1) Disable startup type
2) Stop Service Status
 
Originally posted by: TechnoKid
Just went to that popup blocker site, they chrage 29.95 for that software, which is rediculous. I really feel like they are taking advantage of people that way, and they are sending out messages from their own company to make people buy their product!
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two words: google toolbar
 
Originally posted by: neutralizer
Originally posted by: TechnoKid
Just went to that popup blocker site, they chrage 29.95 for that software, which is rediculous. I really feel like they are taking advantage of people that way, and they are sending out messages from their own company to make people buy their product!
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two words: google toolbar
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Yes I have it. Is that the cause? I had the toolbar for a year now and this crap just started.
Now messenger is turned off.

 
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Originally posted by: neutralizer
Originally posted by: TechnoKid
Just went to that popup blocker site, they chrage 29.95 for that software, which is rediculous. I really feel like they are taking advantage of people that way, and they are sending out messages from their own company to make people buy their product!
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two words: google toolbar
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Yes I have it. Is that the cause? I had the toolbar for a year now and this crap just started.
Now messenger is turned off.
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No, that's not the cause. I meant that as a counter for a $30 popup blocker.

If you turn off messenger service in services, you should set. Use some tweak guides for more configuring:

3DSpotlight Windows XP Services Tweak Guide
Professional Service Configurations by Black Viper
 
Originally posted by: neutralizer
Originally posted by: TechnoKid
Just went to that popup blocker site, they chrage 29.95 for that software, which is rediculous. I really feel like they are taking advantage of people that way, and they are sending out messages from their own company to make people buy their product!
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two words: google toolbar
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One word: Opera.

-Xionide
 
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