Pop-ups.....Grrrrrrr
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Pop-ups.....Grrrrrrr
Ive posted this before but i figure i would do it again.
If your surfing and you get those annoying pop-ups, this is the easiest way to get rid of them. just turn off the messenger service, vermin use this to send those pesky little pop windows to you. this will not hurt your computer.
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.
If your surfing and you get those annoying pop-ups, this is the easiest way to get rid of them. just turn off the messenger service, vermin use this to send those pesky little pop windows to you. this will not hurt your computer.
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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x 2 for Mozilla. Also, the zilla's are easily "tweaked" and there is much info out there on how to do so. Tweaked Zilla eats IE and "dumps" netscape. ;-)
Very intuitive and user friendly. I LOVE it. Was also told that if you like secure, thin browsers. k-meleon was a good one as well.
Very intuitive and user friendly. I LOVE it. Was also told that if you like secure, thin browsers. k-meleon was a good one as well.
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Ok, im sorry for recommending a safer, better, "thinner", faster browser???
Mozilla is free, this is not an ad but solid, informative, input. Also, a free bump to the top.
Someone link me to the "forum" part of FTE please? I apparently stumbled into the section where opinions were not accepted.
Mozilla is free, this is not an ad but solid, informative, input. Also, a free bump to the top.
Someone link me to the "forum" part of FTE please? I apparently stumbled into the section where opinions were not accepted.
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I merly stated a fix for pop-ups that comes from the Messenger service that Windows 2000 and XP uses. Fact not opinion.
There ARE user's out there that could use this info and also do not want to change and or down load another broswer for numerous reason's.
I don't have any issues with IE, but use it because "OF" the fatter features it has.
I offered a Fix for the POP-UPS. that is all.
There ARE user's out there that could use this info and also do not want to change and or down load another broswer for numerous reason's.
I don't have any issues with IE, but use it because "OF" the fatter features it has.
I offered a Fix for the POP-UPS. that is all.
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Originally Posted by Smaug
or just download Mozilla Firefox and get rid of IE!!
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Originally Posted by GaryJ
There is a popup blocker in SP2 for XP. I don't get them any more using IE...
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I will address line by line.
I merely stated that a tweaked (or not tweaked at all) Mozilla is better than IE. Fact, not opinion.
There ARE users that ARENT being forced to do anything and will simply take your advice for what it is worth. Being that this is a forum, you can bet more advice will be given.
Then stick with IE.
I offered a superior browser, that is all.
........and heck, i thought i would have nothing to do today. Keep em coming!
I will address line by line.
I merely stated that a tweaked (or not tweaked at all) Mozilla is better than IE. Fact, not opinion.
There ARE users that ARENT being forced to do anything and will simply take your advice for what it is worth. Being that this is a forum, you can bet more advice will be given.
Then stick with IE.
I offered a superior browser, that is all.
........and heck, i thought i would have nothing to do today. Keep em coming!
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you still miss the point,
and you don't know the differances between the browers. and considering your responses and tone to this thread, i will not discuss nor debate this any further.
and you don't know the differances between the browers. and considering your responses and tone to this thread, i will not discuss nor debate this any further.
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Originally Posted by jclj2003
but they dont have that patch for win 2000 plus i have given up with ie for it crashing and all the bugs and flaws in it
SP2 for XP incorperates this into the update and does it for you instead of manually doing it.
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I'll vouch for Mozilla Firefox. I usually am suspicious of the "other" stuff when it comes to computers. The FREE downloads and quick fix it soultions. BUT I was getting sick of the pop up and tried Firefos. No problems and it seems equal if not better than IE. Much faster. Keep IE for the few sites that are not compatable, I haven' tfound any yet. You will be pleased.