Anyone know of a good program to stop those annoying NETSEND popups?

Memnoch · 08-10-2003, 02:20 AM

They're getting more and more frequent, and more and more annoying.

You know those messenger popups which advertise sites that stop those popups? Anyone know of any sites (other than the ones that usually get advertised) that can block them, without blocking javascript or flash windows? [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img]

Harkoliar · 08-10-2003, 03:40 AM

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posted by memnoch:
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They're getting more and more frequent, and more and more annoying. You know those messenger popups which advertise sites that stop those popups? Anyone know of any sites (other than the ones that usually get advertised) that can block them, without blocking javascript or flash windows?

wont an ordinary internet pop-up blocker block it mario? if so try aipek (its a freeware and located at download.com).. if not, then what does NETSEND mean anyway?

frudi_x · 08-10-2003, 05:17 AM

two options:
1. open the console (run/cmd.exe) and enter the command 'net stop messenger'.
i'm not sure though, if this will stop it permanently or just until you restart windows
2. go to control panel/administrative tools/services and stop and disable the messenger service. if you disable it here it is definitely permanent [img]smile.gif[/img] .

[ 08-10-2003, 05:19 AM: Message edited by: frudi_x ]

andrewas · 08-10-2003, 05:53 AM

Firewall, should block all messenger service traffic going through it.

Faceman · 08-10-2003, 08:19 AM

there's a nice tool out on the web called XP-Antispy which allows you to disable lots of "unwanted features" of Windows XP including the Messenger and Microsofts data gathering from your desktop.

Harkoliar · 08-10-2003, 09:27 AM

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posted by faceman:
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there's a nice tool out on the web called XP-Antispy which allows you to disable lots of "unwanted features" of Windows XP including the Messenger and Microsofts data gathering from your desktop.

interesting.. do you mind posting us a link? i cant seem to find it..

johnny · 08-10-2003, 09:41 AM

XP antispy

Edit: that one seems unavailable, try this

[ 08-10-2003, 09:44 AM: Message edited by: johnny ]

Harkoliar · 08-10-2003, 09:58 AM

thanks johnny!! i needed that [img]smile.gif[/img]

edit: both are links are not available

[ 08-10-2003, 10:00 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ]

johnny · 08-10-2003, 10:45 AM

Okay, try this one, it's from a German site, but that shouldn't make any difference.

The Hunter of Jahanna · 08-10-2003, 12:25 PM

I had the same problem when I installed win2K. I got my firewall to block them. It kind of makes you wonder though, if win2k,me,and xp are all supposed to be more secure than win95/98 why didnt I have this problem with win 98??

08-10-2003, 02:20 AM	#1
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	They're getting more and more frequent, and more and more annoying. You know those messenger popups which advertise sites that stop those popups? Anyone know of any sites (other than the ones that usually get advertised) that can block them, without blocking javascript or flash windows? [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] __________________

08-10-2003, 05:53 AM	#4
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	Firewall, should block all messenger service traffic going through it. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

08-10-2003, 08:19 AM	#5
Faceman Hathor Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Vienna Age: 42 Posts: 2,248	there's a nice tool out on the web called XP-Antispy which allows you to disable lots of "unwanted features" of Windows XP including the Messenger and Microsofts data gathering from your desktop. __________________ \"I am forever spellbound by the frailty of life\"<br /><br /> Faceman

08-10-2003, 09:41 AM	#7
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	XP antispy Edit: that one seems unavailable, try this [ 08-10-2003, 09:44 AM: Message edited by: johnny ] __________________

08-10-2003, 09:58 AM	#8
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	thanks johnny!! i needed that [img]smile.gif[/img] edit: both are links are not available [ 08-10-2003, 10:00 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ] __________________ Catch me if you can..

08-10-2003, 05:17 AM	#3
frudi_x Drow Warrior Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: the pale blue dot... Age: 44 Posts: 294	two options: 1. open the console (run/cmd.exe) and enter the command 'net stop messenger'. i'm not sure though, if this will stop it permanently or just until you restart windows 2. go to control panel/administrative tools/services and stop and disable the messenger service. if you disable it here it is definitely permanent [img]smile.gif[/img] . [ 08-10-2003, 05:19 AM: Message edited by: frudi_x ]

08-10-2003, 10:45 AM	#9
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	Okay, try this one, it's from a German site, but that shouldn't make any difference. __________________

08-10-2003, 12:25 PM	#10
The Hunter of Jahanna Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 25, 2001 Location: NY , NY Age: 63 Posts: 960	I had the same problem when I installed win2K. I got my firewall to block them. It kind of makes you wonder though, if win2k,me,and xp are all supposed to be more secure than win95/98 why didnt I have this problem with win 98?? __________________ \"How much do I love you?? I\'ll tell you one thing, it\'d be a whole hell of a lot more if you stopped nagging me and made me a friggin sandwich.\"

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