diverdriver 7 #1 June 25, 2003 Anyone got any free software to block this shit? I swear they design it that way just so others can sell a program to block it. I get all these Windows Messenger popups advertising their block software. They're the only problem I have! Grrrrrrrr....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 June 25, 2003 If it's a windows messenger pop up you will need to go into your computer and turn the messenger service off. I believe it is: start, programs, accessories, system tools, services and then scroll down to messenger and choose to turn it off completely. That will stop the windows messenger pop up, all others will need to be stopped by a program like was mentioned above. Do yu have a firewall up? Zonealarm is free and knocks a lot of unwanted stuff out. Another useful freebie is Spybot search and destroy for getting rid of spywear and such."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AriWeil 0 #4 June 25, 2003 Turning off the messenger service will work for certain low-tech popups, however most sites employ workarounds via javascript. PopUp Stopper ([http://www.popupstopper.com/product_downloads.html])will block these and they have a free version. The software is excellent. One thing to bear in mind is it will limit the number of explorer windows you can open at once unless you hold down the CTRL key or disable the software when opening another window intentionally. Also, you may consider going out to Kazaa and downloading Norton Personal Firewall - gotta love getting a fully licensed software product like that for free ;-). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 June 25, 2003 Go and install BlackIce or some other personal Firewall. Block port 53.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #6 June 25, 2003 Quotestart, programs, accessories, system tools, services and then scroll down to messenger and choose to turn it off completely. I've got all that up to "services". I don't see that under system tools. Hmmmm Thanks for the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #7 June 25, 2003 QuoteAnyone got any free software to block this shit? I swear they design it that way just so others can sell a program to block it. I get all these Windows Messenger popups advertising their block software. They're the only problem I have! Grrrrrrrr....... Boy, you hit the nail on the head there Chris. These pop ups are not coming from the 'net, as you think they are. They are internal. Did you install anything recently? (GameSpy is a nasty install. Turns on messenger every time, and it doesn't get turned off by uninstalling the program that started all the crap). Prepare for a registry hack to get rid of 'em.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 June 25, 2003 Try Control Panel> Administrative Tools> ServicesYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #9 June 25, 2003 QuoteQuotestart, programs, accessories, system tools, services and then scroll down to messenger and choose to turn it off completely. I've got all that up to "services". I don't see that under system tools. Hmmmm Thanks for the help. 98, 98SE, ME, XP, or 2000?It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #10 June 25, 2003 DOH!....sorry....XP. I never had this problem until I upgraded to XP so thought everyone would know that as some sort of part of XP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #11 June 25, 2003 why not just "start"->"run" type "msconfig" go to startup tab , and uncheck msmsgs. i'm sure you'll find other stuff there that you dont REALLY need to load on startup. O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #12 June 25, 2003 just to be sure. do you want to remove msn messenger? block web popups? scan your system for adware that was installed without you knowing ? actually, all of the answers are already in the previous posts O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #13 June 25, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuotestart, programs, accessories, system tools, services and then scroll down to messenger and choose to turn it off completely. I've got all that up to "services". I don't see that under system tools. Hmmmm Thanks for the help. 98, 98SE, ME, XP, or 2000? Here, use this program. This will safely remove it from XP, and it might work for 2000. I have not tested it with that OS. And No, it is not a virus. Open it up in notepad and read it if you don't belive me. And Phree, can you elaborate on how blocking DNS port 53 will stop unwanted pop-ups ? Even if you only had port 80 open, you would still see the pop-ups. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump xp_messenger_remove.zip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #14 June 25, 2003 QuoteDOH!....sorry....XP. I never had this problem until I upgraded to XP so thought everyone would know that as some sort of part of XP. It is nearly impossible to remove Windows messenger (not MSN Messenger) from XP. You can disable it, but it seems to find a way to turn itself back on. The best way is to remove the program and service. Use that program in my previous post. Edit: to change the word MSN to Windows. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #15 June 25, 2003 Sorry.. its not port 53 (can you tell I'm in the middle of a DNS project at work? ) you need to block port 135. Check this out for a rundown of the issue: http://www.practical-tech.com/infrastructure/i11042002.htmYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #16 June 25, 2003 QuoteDOH!....sorry....XP. I never had this problem until I upgraded to XP so thought everyone would know that as some sort of part of XP. Right click "my network places" then "properties" then right click "local area connection" then "properties" then "advanced" then enable the network connection firewall. This will only work if you have cable or dsl. If you have a modem this wont work. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #17 June 25, 2003 Under XP - Start / Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Services - find "Messenger", double-click, hit 'stop' and set the "startup type" to "disabled". Also, go Start / Control Panel/ Add - Remove software, and look for a program called 'gator' or 'comet cursor'.- remove it. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #18 June 25, 2003 QuoteQuoteDOH!....sorry....XP. I never had this problem until I upgraded to XP so thought everyone would know that as some sort of part of XP. It is nearly impossible to remove MSN messenger from XP. You can disable it, but it seems to find a way to turn itself back on. The best way is to remove the program and service. Use that program in my previous post. No, not MSN messenger the chat program like AOL IM. I'm talking about Windows Messenger...those grey screens popping up in the middle of the screen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #19 June 25, 2003 He is talking about "net send" messages....same thing you can do across a network.....Thru windows messanger service...She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #20 June 25, 2003 Sorry, my mistake...yes windows Messenger Taken from the script file : Quote'xp_messsenger_remove.vbs - Removes Windows Messenger from Windows XP '© Doug Knox - 3/30/02 'This code may be freely distributed/modified 'Downloaded from www.dougknox.com Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #21 June 25, 2003 QuoteUnder XP - Start / Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Services - find "Messenger", double-click, hit 'stop' and set the "startup type" to "disabled". Also, go Start / Control Panel/ Add - Remove software, and look for a program called 'gator' or 'comet cursor'.- remove it. _Am First part.....got it. Done. Second part....never found that program. I guess that's a good thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #22 June 25, 2003 Turn on off the messenger servive Pop up blocker sucks, I'll PM you an FTP site you can take spyblocker from. Purchase a NAT Router so you're behind a firewall and it also allows multiple computers to be connected rather than just the single computer connected directly to the internet where the evil hackers are lurking.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,131 #23 June 25, 2003 Quote They're the only problem I have! Grrrrrrrr....... Don't you have a problem with teammates kicking you in the head?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #24 June 25, 2003 QuoteSorry.. its not port 53 (can you tell I'm in the middle of a DNS project at work? ) you need to block port 135. Check this out for a rundown of the issue: http://www.practical-tech.com/infrastructure/i11042002.htm Oh, right right... but this will only block the messenger RPC messages, not the popups from web sites or installed spyware. Get Adware or SpyWare and install that to remove those internal popups. Use Mozilla or a pop-up killer program to get rid of web pop-ups. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #25 June 25, 2003 QuotePurchase a NAT Router so you're behind a firewall and it also allows multiple computers to be connected rather than just the single computer connected directly to the internet where the evil hackers are lurking. Does no good when your on a 56K dial up connection..... As soon as they get DSL in the area I will hook one up. (Grumble grumble...no friggen DSL or cable modem in our area grumble grumble)She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
