Dealing with Annoying Error Message Popups: A Scientific Perspective

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The discussion revolves around dealing with annoying error message popups, particularly those attributed to the Microsoft Messenger service. Participants explore various methods for managing these popups, including software solutions and system settings adjustments.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with error message popups and questions the legality of the advertising methods used, suggesting a potential connection to the Microsoft Messenger service.
  • Another participant suggests using sneakemail.com for sending emails to avoid issues with the ISP account.
  • Several participants provide instructions for disabling the Messenger service on Windows systems, indicating that this may resolve the popup issue.
  • A participant mentions the possibility of adware being responsible for the popups and recommends using Ad-aware to eliminate such software.
  • Another participant confirms the effectiveness of Ad-aware in removing persistent adware.
  • Concerns are raised about the effectiveness of free popup stoppers, with one participant noting that they often block legitimate windows and can interfere with framed websites.
  • The Google toolbar for Internet Explorer is mentioned as having a built-in pop-up stopper, with some participants endorsing its effectiveness.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the existence of the popup issue and the potential solutions, but there are differing opinions on the effectiveness of various popup stoppers and the implications of using certain software.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the reliability of popup stoppers and the potential for adware to cause issues, indicating that the effectiveness of solutions may vary based on individual circumstances.

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Idont know if this is the right place for this, but it looked like it and I didnt see another thread of this sort, so here it goes.

Has anyone else had to deal with those annoying error message popups? Supposedly, the get to me through microsoft messanger service. Or at least http://www.messengerbuster.com/ claims so. Here is the really annoying part, I go to their website, where they claim this type of advertising is illeagal. But 90% of these adds I get are from THOSE FU@#*RS! So I emailed them , asking about this. From my isp account. Probably a stupid move, are they going to mail bomb me now? Does anyone know a way to deal with this, other than buying their crap or using linux (or not going online obviously) ?
 
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I don't quite understand where your problem is.
But if you problem is in sending an email from your ISP's account, consider using www.sneakemail.com next time.
 
You are talking about messenger service pop-ups, that appear as windows alert boxes.

Turn of your messenger service. To do so (if you are running w2k of xp), go Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services. Find the messenger service in the list. Change the Startup type to manuel and then click "stop" to stop the service.

That should take care of it.
 
Or another way to do it : (on Windows based on NT tech. (NT,2000,XP))

Start->Run->Cmd
Net Stop Messenger

Done !
 
Thanks STAii and Considering , that's all I needed, and it was super easy! I hate messing around with windows, you never know when it could blow up on you.
 
If the popups come shortly after you go online then there is a chance that you have some ad software that has placed itself in your computer. Download a program called ad-aware and run it. This program searchs your system including your registry for ad software and eliminates it.

I think this could solve your problem.
 
Yes I have Adaware already, its great. It god rid of some crap I couldn't get rid of for months, that was driving me crazy.
 
the free popup stopper i downloaded from cnet can not stop popup, why?
 
The new google toolbar for IE has a built in pop-up stopper, very nice working!
 
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The new google toolbar for IE has a built in pop-up stopper, very nice working!

Just got it myself and second that.
 
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I've not tried in a while, but I always have problems with popup stoppers. Seems they stop anything that wants to open in a new window. Some even mess up framed websites.

Is the one you speak of any better?
 

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