Pop-up messages:
Click Yes, OK or Install on the following pop-ups:
(i) Outlook Express can compact messages...
(ii) Windows Updates are ready to install...
Internet Explorer 8
has an excellent pop-up blocker which prevents undesirable pop-ups. In
Internet Explore, click
Tools-->Pop up Blocker
-->Turn on Pop up Blocker.
If you have undesirable pop-ups,
be sure to scan your computer with your anti-spy programs.
Unwanted pop-ups
are installed by spy programs and viruses. Others called
Messenger adverts
will pester a computer that does not have a firewall installed.
To stop Windows Messenger Adverts:
install a firewall if you do not have one. Or make sure your windows XP
firewall is working properly. Click
Start-->Control Panel
and then double click the
Windows firewall
icon. Make sure the firewall is
On.
If Windows Messenger adverts
continue to pop up then more drastic action is needed.
Click
Start-->Control Panel
then double click
Administrative tools. Double click
Services
. Scroll down until you see
Messenger.
Right
click on
Messenger
and choose
Properties. In the
Service status
section at the bottom, click on
Stop. Now alter the
Start up type
to
Disable. Click
OK
and then restart the computer.
