messenger service pop-ups

[Phil B]

im currently being bombarded by 'messenger service pop-ups'

 

what the f*ck are these and how do i stop them?

 

any ideas???????

 

[Lisa]

have you downloaded google toolbar?? if not do it

[Phil B]

nope but will do if it stops these, never had them before until 10 mins ago and theyre pissin me off already

[Lisa]

yeh pop in a search for google & download the tool bar, its ace stops all pop ups etc

[Phil B]

well i d/loaded it, installed it but its not there

[Lisa]

go to view & tool bars & see if it is there & click it to activate it hon

[Phil B]

it was active but it wasnt......but ive sorted it now

 

[Lisa]

no worries hon, that should help now, it tells you how many have been blocked too, mine is 305 so far!!

[Phil B]

it doesnt block them

[Lisa]

oh?? what is actually popping up Phil???

[Phil B]

its a square pop-up with 'messenger service' in the top left....its another way of advetising websites etc

 

never seen them before until today...will take a picture when i get another one

[Lisa]

you got xp???? or try downloading adaware

[Phil B]

got both of them.....u any idea how i capture whats on my screen? im useless at this sorta thing

[Lisa]

ermmmmmmmmmmm...................... nope!! have you activated you xp pop up blocker??

[Phil B]

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