I just formatted my computer and I have Norton 06. What is the problem and is that site a scam. I just formatted my pc so how is there adware/spyware on it again telling me to go to that site.
2006-08-26 09:12:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
yes, it is a scam the computer manufacturer put in with the restore disks you recieved, if you used restore disks. (most likely)
2006-08-26 09:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by wolfmaster1701 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start>Run and type "services.msc" no quotes and hit enter.
Scroll down the list until you see Messenger Right click on it and select properties and under the general tab go down to start up options and change it to disabled. Now this messenger is not the instant messenger for chatting with the friends this messenger is the program that allow external computers to pop up messages on your computer.
Also do a spyware/malware scan
2006-08-26 16:19:24 · answer #2 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The messenger is the service called messenger in XP. YOu didn't apply service pack 2 so it's still on, I'm also going to guess you don't have a firewall running.
Download service pack 2 apply it and the problem will go away.
Or install linux and start to deal with some different problems.
2006-08-26 16:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by SpankyTClown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a bogus pop-up, do not click on the OK button or download anything that it tells you to do. You need a pop-up blocker which you can get for free, from Yahoo, just sign in to your Yahoo account and download the Yahoo toolbar with the pop-up blocker and anti-spy-ware software for free. I have it and it works damn good .
2006-08-26 16:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. which is most powerful in popup blocking.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-08-27 07:41:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That site is some one is trying to sell you a software, What you should do is go to Microsoft update and install security PAC 2.
Adnan Sallam
Napa,California
2006-08-26 16:17:25 · answer #6 · answered by Adnan Sallam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a popup blocker
2006-08-27 20:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by Jeremy© ® ™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google Toolbar is better:
http://toolbar.google.com
2006-08-26 18:33:39 · answer #8 · answered by Reston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an advert ignire it adjust norton security settings
2006-08-30 15:40:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go into,control panel,into admin tools ,select services,and look f or messenger and disable it
2006-08-26 16:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋