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Name: mjs01282
Hi Guys
Everytime I'm browsing on the internet I get a pop up that appears on the screen advertising something. Does anyone know how to stop this, I've searched my pc for any adware or spyware and I've run my antivirus and spyware remover programs and they aren't finding anything.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Windows XP Home
Pentium 4 3.0ghz
768MB PC3200
120gb Hard Drive
ATI Radeon 9200 Series
16x DVD Dual Layer RWMart

more input would be appreciated.
Today's subliminal thought is: 'Calm down ... it's only ones and zeros.'

I don't know if this applies to your specific problem mjs01282, but I found this by doing a "Start/Help and Support" search on my computer (XP Home):
"Stop receiving pop-up ads that have the title Messenger ServiceIf advertisements open on your computer in a window titled Messenger Service, your system might not be secure. Although the name is similar, these messages—which are sometimes called "messenger spam"—are not related to Windows Messenger, MSN Messenger, or other instant messaging programs.
Disabling instant messaging programs is not necessary and will not prevent Messenger service spam. To help protect your computer, you should enable Windows Firewall (or a firewall of your choice) and also make sure that the Messenger service feature in Windows XP is disabled.
To disable the Messenger service feature in Windows XP
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure.
Open Services in Administrative Tools.
Double-click Messenger.
In the Services list, double-click Messenger.
In the Startup type list, click Disabled.
Click Stop, and then click OK.
NoteIf your computer is part of a corporate network, talk to your system administrator before taking this action."

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