what the f*** is this?!?

Filip · 11-12-2005, 12:51 AM

hi all, i have this problem when i connect to the internet, i get this pop-up messege like every 5 mins or so, it just pops up when i establish the connection, what to do?

kof2000 · 11-12-2005, 12:54 AM

probably that program trying to get u to buy or use their program.

4W4K3 · 11-12-2005, 12:55 AM

Malware, you need cleaning. Look at the sticky in the security section of the forums and follow it first. Post a new thread in the security section of the forums with your hijack this log in it if need be.

elmarcorulz · 11-12-2005, 12:59 AM

Go into control panel and open the administrative tools. Now click service. Scroll down to "messenger" and double click it. Where it says start up type, use the drop down box and select disbaled and also click the stop button. Apply it, and press ok, then you wont/shouldnt have any more of these

4W4K3 · 11-12-2005, 01:02 AM

If he uses the messenger service for other things this won't really be a good solution. While it disables this message from appearing, it also disables any/all other things that need the messenger service to run properly. It also doesn't fix anything if he has malware on his computer, it jsut prevents it from being seen. it is a solution, just not the best one if you use the messenger service and want to get rid of this malware in full.

elmarcorulz · 11-12-2005, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 4W4K3

If he uses the messenger service for other things this won't really be a good solution. While it disables this message from appearing, it also disables any/all other things that need the messenger service to run properly. It also doesn't fix anything if he has malware on his computer, it jsut prevents it from being seen. it is a solution, just not the best one if you use the messenger service and want to get rid of this malware in full.

The pop up that came up was used by the messenger service.

Quote:

Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

AFAIK, nothing other then those annoying pop ups, use the messenger service. And is infact, one of the first things i do when i re install windows.

Trizoy · 11-12-2005, 01:08 AM

turn on the windows firewall... itll block it also.

Filip · 11-12-2005, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by elmarcorulz

Go into control panel and open the administrative tools. Now click service. Scroll down to "messenger" and double click it. Where it says start up type, use the drop down box and select disbaled and also click the stop button. Apply it, and press ok, then you wont/shouldnt have any more of these

i did what you said and now i'm waiting for the pop up to appear, if it doesn't thanks, but thanks anyway

4W4K3 · 11-12-2005, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by elmarcorulz

AFAIK, nothing other then those annoying pop ups, use the messenger service. And is infact, one of the first things i do when i re install windows.

Many programs use the messenger service, especially across networks. more than likely hes not using any if this is a stand alone computer, but its a good idea to make surre before he disables the service then starts a thread because something wont work and it turns out to be because he disabled that service.

And again, simply disabling the service won't get rid of any malware that might be on his machine. IF you get pop-ups, the chances of other stuff being on your computer that you don't know about are pretty good. simply disabling the service will block that pop-up, but that's it. it's a good idea to at least check for other malware if you've already been attacked once.

elmarcorulz · 11-12-2005, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 4W4K3

And again, simply disabling the service won't get rid of any malware that might be on his machine. IF you get pop-ups, the chances of other stuff being on your computer that you don't know about are pretty good. simply disabling the service will block that pop-up, but that's it. it's a good idea to at least check for other malware if you've already been attacked once.

True, but that pop up wasnt caused by malware.

Here's a description of them

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4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,886	If he uses the messenger service for other things this won't really be a good solution. While it disables this message from appearing, it also disables any/all other things that need the messenger service to run properly. It also doesn't fix anything if he has malware on his computer, it jsut prevents it from being seen. it is a solution, just not the best one if you use the messenger service and want to get rid of this malware in full. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

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11-12-2005, 12:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
elmarcorulz VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Age: 22 Posts: 6,033	Go into control panel and open the administrative tools. Now click service. Scroll down to "messenger" and double click it. Where it says start up type, use the drop down box and select disbaled and also click the stop button. Apply it, and press ok, then you wont/shouldnt have any more of these

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