How can I stop www.registrycleanerxp.com, and also, Supernet from popping up, tried everything, help. thanks?

Question

it states mesenger service

I have ccleaner and Norton

Answer 1

Do these popups say "Messenger Service" in the title bar?

If so, it sounds like you are using an older version or (un-updated) of Windows (pre XP SP2). These type of popups often exploit the Messenger Service in your Windows OS, which after XP SP2 is disabled by default.

A popup blocker "thingy" will be of no help in this case.


You have 3 choices to end the problem.

1. You can disable and stop Messenger Service by typing "services msc." (without the(""s) into your Run Box and disabling and stopping Messenger Service.

OR

2. You can use the free utility called Shoot The Messenger to automatically disable this unnecessary service.
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm

Please note that Windows Messenger Service is not the same as any Instant Messenger program that you may have on your computer. Disabling it will not cause you to lose any IM functionality that you may have.

OR (Best Solution)

3. Update or upgrade your operating system to at least Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Good luck

Answer 2

You have spyware, scan for and remove it with the following free programs:

Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.merijn.org/programs.php

Cleanup:
http://www.ccleaner.com