Calling all computer guru's
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Calling all computer guru's
Okay I just "inherited" this computer from my grandparents today. Im having a problem....whenever I click on a link that has to open in a new window, the window that comes up stays blank. I dont see any sign of it even trying to load something, just blank, the toolbars and stuff still come up though. If I go to file-new window it opens up a new window of the page Im on just fine. If Im on AIM and I click on a link im somebodys profile it opens up like normal. Im only having a problem if Im on a page and I click on a link that has to open a new window. Is there some kind of securtiy setting or somthing like that that is or isnt turned on?? 
Thanks for anyhelp, strange that the first place I come to for help is a ford site haha
On edit: Pop-ups dont even finish loading, all the pop ups I get are blank also.
Thanks for anyhelp, strange that the first place I come to for help is a ford site haha
On edit: Pop-ups dont even finish loading, all the pop ups I get are blank also.
Last edited by wezol5484; Aug 5, 2004 at 08:36 PM.
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u can download it from here.. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en if you have a slow connection (like me) its gonna take a while.
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It says I dont have enough space but I have like 1.93 gb left and the file says only 32 mb are required.....gahhh why can computers be like fords?
Is there a way to uninstall the IE I have now and just reinstall the same system?
Is there a way to uninstall the IE I have now and just reinstall the same system?
Last edited by wezol5484; Aug 5, 2004 at 09:35 PM.
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do you have a pop-up blocker? cuz I've heard that some pop up blockers wont allow you to open links in a new window...
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yea some Pop-Up blockers might do that. i guess the ones that dont work since they dont 'block' the pop-up
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be sure to do this , it will stop the pop-ups
Who Is At Risk?
Anyone who has a connection to the Internet and who is using Windows XP/2000/98/95 with this networking feature installed.
To Disable the Messenger Service Manually:
-- Click on the Start button in the taskbar
-- Open Control Panels
-- Go to "Administrative Tools" (XP users may need to go to "Performance and Maintenance" first, then "Administrative Tools")
-- Double-click on "Services"
-- Scroll down to "Messenger"
-- Double-click on "Messenger"
-- Change the Startup type to "Disabled"
-- Click "Stop" to stop the service
To Re-Enable Manually:
Follow the above steps, but change the Startup type to "Automatic," then click "Apply," then click "Start" under Service Status.
Note:
You must be logged on as an Administrator for the automatic fix to work.
Who Is At Risk?
Anyone who has a connection to the Internet and who is using Windows XP/2000/98/95 with this networking feature installed.
To Disable the Messenger Service Manually:
-- Click on the Start button in the taskbar
-- Open Control Panels
-- Go to "Administrative Tools" (XP users may need to go to "Performance and Maintenance" first, then "Administrative Tools")
-- Double-click on "Services"
-- Scroll down to "Messenger"
-- Double-click on "Messenger"
-- Change the Startup type to "Disabled"
-- Click "Stop" to stop the service
To Re-Enable Manually:
Follow the above steps, but change the Startup type to "Automatic," then click "Apply," then click "Start" under Service Status.
Note:
You must be logged on as an Administrator for the automatic fix to work.
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in simple terms,your computer sends out signals, thats other "see" they then send you ads...so if you turn off the signal{ "messenger service" } no more pop ups....... 
oh by the way you don't need those blockers...if you do this...
oh by the way you don't need those blockers...if you do this...
Last edited by f=2504by497; Aug 5, 2004 at 10:59 PM.
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your right , oops..but it will stop the pop up ads without adding to the problem.....if it was me and i had all the software, i would re-format and rebuild the system, that way you would have a clean slate to start from...
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