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Dubbin1

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I keep getting these stupid popups on my desktop. The only thing I can think it would be is kazaa lite but im not sure. If anyone has any ideas what it might be please let me know.

messenger.JPG
 
start / run / services.msc

scroll down to messenger & disable it > you'll never see it again

this has nothing to msn messenger



:cool:
 
Ahh crap now that you tell me that I remember this happing before and that how I fixed it :) Thanks it was driving me nuts
 
Cheers I was getting a few of those too!

Mub's
 
Had a few too, but couldnt remember how to block it - cheers
 
I like the last bit of that message:

"If you want your message to reach millions of people................................Visit antimessage.com." :rolleyes:
 
Somone should write a program to bounce them right back :)
 
there's gotta be a place where info about the sender/ip addy is stored...

right?
 
That does not stop them (i have had it turned off for a while now and they still get through), i am not alone on this either ! a permanent fix is to block Port 135 using either windows firewall or another one.

I use Sygate firewall so i will post how to block those nasty messages getting through using Sygate.

First :-

Setting an "advanced rule" to block Port 135;

1. From Main Screen Select Menu's... {Tools} {Advanced Rules}.
2. Choose "Add" to create a new rule.
3. On General Tab:
Give rule a description
Choose "Block All Traffic"
Choose "Apply to all network interface cards"
Choose to Apply this rule during screen saver mode "Both on and off"
4. On Hosts Tab:
Choose to apply this rule to "All Addresses"
5. On Ports and Protocols tab:
Choose "TCP" as protocol.
Leave Remote port blank.
Type in "135" in the Local Port box.
Choose "Both" for traffic direction.
6. On Scheduling Tab:
Disable scheduling
7. On Applications tab:
Do not check any applications
8.When you have all the settings entered, click "ok" to create the rule.

I have stopped all of mine and with messenger back on...
 
It stopped them for me but I will keep your post in mind if they come back
 
Originally posted by BonyTony
That does not stop them (i have had it turned off for a while now and they still get through), i am not alone on this either !

:mad:

BonyTony thats dreadful news

I've not had a single popup since disabling messenger > I am loathed to start using a firewall to block ports > its bad enough being on dial-up.

I'm with SPeedY_B on this > a nice little proggie that can bounce em right back at the sender would be ideal



:huh:
 
Originally posted by BonyTony
That does not stop them (i have had it turned off for a while now and they still get through), i am not alone on this either ! a permanent fix is to block Port 135 using either windows firewall or another one.



save yourself all the fuss, change the network name to anything apart from mshome or workgroup. thats why most still get spam.
 
doh, never had another problem since changing my workgroup to randon digits.
 

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