Vista - Re: Messenger box keeps popping up telling me to go to helpfix.com or.

11-30-2008

[[Forwarded to Windows Live Messenger newsgroup via crosspost.]]

love2cats wrote:

Quote:

> I can't do anything on my computer without constant "messenger warnings"
> telling me to go to helpfix.com (not helpfixpc.com) or nowfix.com. It is
> really hard to close the messege. I have got to go to task manager and do
> "end task" about 20 times to get it to close. Are these legitimate web
> sites? I normally never click on warning or update messenges for fear of
> getting tricked and ending up with a virus. I did a search on the
> Micorsoft
> site, but got no hits. I hope someone can help me.

11-30-2008

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

Quote:

> [[Forwarded to Windows Live Messenger newsgroup via crosspost.]]

WHY?

Windows Messenger spam like that has NOTHING to do with instant
messenger clients. This is a consequence of Microsoft creating
applications with different purposes with confusingly similar names.
Windows Messenger was intended as a network administrator tool to make
announcements over a local area network, a function that's unnecessary
if there's a single computer connected via a dial up modem and normally
limited to local sources by broadband routers.

Inquiry is more relevant to a networking or OS forum than an instant
messenger forum.

Love2cats apparently needs to activate his/her firewall. IF using
Windows XP, a firewall is included with the OS and should become
activated when Service Pack 2 is installed. Earlier OSs will require the
installation of firewall from a download or purchased from a software
retailer.

WARNING:

Security warnings, including "ads" for security software, that appear in
Windows Messenger pop-ups are often fraudulent. Clicking links in the
pop-ups or accessing web addresses provided in the pop-ups might result
in the installation of computer virus and other VERY undesirable
software on you computer!

Quote:

> love2cats wrote:

Quote:

>> I can't do anything on my computer without constant "messenger warnings"
>> telling me to go to helpfix.com (not helpfixpc.com) or nowfix.com. It is
>> really hard to close the messege. I have got to go to task manager and do
>> "end task" about 20 times to get it to close. Are these legitimate web
>> sites? I normally never click on warning or update messenges for fear of
>> getting tricked and ending up with a virus. I did a search on the
>> Micorsoft
>> site, but got no hits. I hope someone can help me.

>

WHY?

11-30-2008

Hi love2cats,

I believe you will find this helpful:
http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/using.../stopspam.mspx

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uH0zmKxUJHA.5084@xxxxxx

Quote:

> [[Forwarded to Windows Live Messenger newsgroup via crosspost.]]
>
> love2cats wrote:

Quote:

>> I can't do anything on my computer without constant "messenger warnings"
>> telling me to go to helpfix.com (not helpfixpc.com) or nowfix.com. It is
>> really hard to close the messege. I have got to go to task manager and do
>> "end task" about 20 times to get it to close. Are these legitimate web
>> sites? I normally never click on warning or update messenges for fear of
>> getting tricked and ending up with a virus. I did a search on the Micorsoft
>> site, but got no hits. I hope someone can help me.

>

11-30-2008	#1 (permalink)
PA Bear [MS MVP] n/a posts	Re: Messenger box keeps popping up telling me to go to helpfix.com or. [[Forwarded to Windows Live Messenger newsgroup via crosspost.]] love2cats wrote: Quote: > I can't do anything on my computer without constant "messenger warnings" > telling me to go to helpfix.com (not helpfixpc.com) or nowfix.com. It is > really hard to close the messege. I have got to go to task manager and do > "end task" about 20 times to get it to close. Are these legitimate web > sites? I normally never click on warning or update messenges for fear of > getting tricked and ending up with a virus. I did a search on the > Micorsoft > site, but got no hits. I hope someone can help me.
My System Specs

11-30-2008	#2 (permalink)
RobertVA n/a posts	Re: Messenger box keeps popping up telling me to go to helpfix.comor. PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: Quote: > [[Forwarded to Windows Live Messenger newsgroup via crosspost.]] WHY? Windows Messenger spam like that has NOTHING to do with instant messenger clients. This is a consequence of Microsoft creating applications with different purposes with confusingly similar names. Windows Messenger was intended as a network administrator tool to make announcements over a local area network, a function that's unnecessary if there's a single computer connected via a dial up modem and normally limited to local sources by broadband routers. Inquiry is more relevant to a networking or OS forum than an instant messenger forum. Love2cats apparently needs to activate his/her firewall. IF using Windows XP, a firewall is included with the OS and should become activated when Service Pack 2 is installed. Earlier OSs will require the installation of firewall from a download or purchased from a software retailer. WARNING: Security warnings, including "ads" for security software, that appear in Windows Messenger pop-ups are often fraudulent. Clicking links in the pop-ups or accessing web addresses provided in the pop-ups might result in the installation of computer virus and other VERY undesirable software on you computer! Quote: > love2cats wrote: Quote: >> I can't do anything on my computer without constant "messenger warnings" >> telling me to go to helpfix.com (not helpfixpc.com) or nowfix.com. It is >> really hard to close the messege. I have got to go to task manager and do >> "end task" about 20 times to get it to close. Are these legitimate web >> sites? I normally never click on warning or update messenges for fear of >> getting tricked and ending up with a virus. I did a search on the >> Micorsoft >> site, but got no hits. I hope someone can help me. > WHY?
My System Specs

11-30-2008	#3 (permalink)
Jonathan Kay [MVP] n/a posts	Re: Messenger box keeps popping up telling me to go to helpfix.com or. Hi love2cats, I believe you will find this helpful: http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/using.../stopspam.mspx -- Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation -- "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uH0zmKxUJHA.5084@xxxxxx Quote: > [[Forwarded to Windows Live Messenger newsgroup via crosspost.]] > > love2cats wrote: Quote: >> I can't do anything on my computer without constant "messenger warnings" >> telling me to go to helpfix.com (not helpfixpc.com) or nowfix.com. It is >> really hard to close the messege. I have got to go to task manager and do >> "end task" about 20 times to get it to close. Are these legitimate web >> sites? I normally never click on warning or update messenges for fear of >> getting tricked and ending up with a virus. I did a search on the Micorsoft >> site, but got no hits. I hope someone can help me. >
My System Specs

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