I am running Windows XP with Outlook Express 6. These pop-ups appear before I am connected to the internet and are annoying.
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It's not a virus.  Geesh.  Everything that happens with computers these days is "OMG, it's a virus."  No, it's not.  It's the messenger "welcome" window.  You can go into your messenger preferences and there should be some check boxes.  Just customize it how you want it.  And if you want to wait til you are fully logged onto your computer before you open your messenger, check the box that says something like "wait til I log in before signing on" or if there's a checkmark in a box that says "log in automatically", take that check mark out of that box.
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Check your Pop-up blocker settings. Disable it.
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Those types of messages are usaully caused by spyware. If you have any antispyware software that came with the computer, then run a scan and remove anything that it finds. If you dont have any antispyware or antivirus software you can go to microsoft. They have free products available, but you might want to consider investing into some security products like norton, mcaffee, trend micro, panda etc. \n\nhttp://www.windowsonecare.com/\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Are you using Internet Explorer? (That's what I use so that's the best way I know to explain it.) If so, go under the "Tools" menu and select "Pop-Up Blocker", then pick "Turn Off Pop-Up Blocker". Just remember that you may want to turn it back on later to block unwanted pop-ups!
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lets say you have Windows XP installed on your machine( Laptp/pc)\n\nStart-->Control Panel-->Firewall and securiy\nfrom there choose Properties. you should see a check box with '' Disable/Enable pop up '' next to it.\nuncheck the box if you wish you allow pop ups.\n\nGood luck
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Did you install a new antispyware? Try disabling any antispyware or pop up blockers you may have. \n\nAlso try another browser. If you have been using IE, try using Enigma browser.
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This problem occurs because Microsoft thinks that any attempt from a website to essentially "download" files onto your computer is a threat. This message is essentially like an integrated pop-up blocker but in my experience it usually ends up blocking what I need to access to download a form of an update. What you need to do in order to get around it is click on the yellow bar and let IE know that it's ok to download and install the ActiveX controls from this site. Or get a better browser like Firefox. =)
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download norton Anti virus from Limewire.com and the netcraft toolbar from Netcraft.com\nI had the same problems and got rid of all the pop ups !
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Outlook has built-in spam blocker.  You can use customer rule to screen e-mail before they reach your mail box.
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You're looking at a sales scare, made by a company that thinks it's better to scare it's customers into buying their products as opposed to purchasing programs of your choice. A popup blocker will stop the problem. It's not a Microsoft Windows warning so send it to the trash. Larry Radio Shack 01-9590
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You could try reinstalling Internet Explorer and/or Outlook Express. I strongly suggest that you use Mozilla Thunderbird (free, mozilla.com) instead of Outlook Express; it will probably fix this problem, not to mention that it is more customizable and is MUCH better at filtering out spam than Outlook Express.
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I also have had the same problem, from the many forums I read, it always seems to happen after install of Internet Explorer 7.\nHeres a forum link:\n\nhttp://www.rr-bb.com/showthread.php?t=26...\n\nOr you may simply go to Run>"msconfig">and remove from startup.\n\nHope it helps.
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You should try Thunderbird!\n\nThunderbird is a free replacement to Outlook Express and it might solve your problem.\n\nAlso try the companion program to Thunderbird called Firefox.  It is a free browser that has better features than Internet Explorer.  It's more secure too.
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I had this problem and hated it.  I'm assuming you are using Internet Explorer as your internet browser.  I tried numerous anti-spyware and anti-pop up programs, toolbars, etc., but with minimal success.  Then I realized it was probably because the pop ups are due to weak security in Internet Explorer (IE) and most of the companies that create the pop-ups create them specifically for IE.  \n\nWith that said, just download the Firefox browser (http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/) and make sure you make it your default browser.  Now, it's rare that I get a pop-up - only when I visit certain sites.  But in addition to no more pop-ups, I think it's a better browser.  That's my opinion, but it worked for me.
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SpyCatcher Express - free spyware removal software = \nhttp://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware/spycatcher-express.php\n\n\nSpybot-S&D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org   =   Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.    \n\n\n  and               Ad-aware  = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=506   +\n\n\newido security suite = http://www.ewido.net/en/?section=download            =     = " free 14-day test version."   \n\nIE SPYAD = http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm\n  \n+ Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Follow the links)= http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx\n\nSpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard - Freeware    =        http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html\n+  \n              AnalogX Script Defender  =  http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/sdefend.htm\nand\nhttp://www.winpatrol.com\n\n To make sure you are not getting a spoofed webpage,  Right-click desktop/properties/display properties/appeareance/color scheme/olive green/apply/ok/ok\n\n\n+ Siteadvisor.com = http://www.siteadvisor.com\n\nhttp://www.virgin.net/technology\n\nWhat is your operating system? If XP, have you upgraded to Windows XP Service Pack 2 = http://www.komando.com/tips_wxpsp2.asp  ?    If not, I suggest you do so, for amoung other security reasons,  it stops unwanted popups by disableing Windows Messenger Service and Alerter by default.   =  SP2 = http://support.microsoft.com/windowsxpsp2 \nDo you get the monthly updates from  =  http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us ?
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It's not an error message. Your computer is telling you that your settings prevent the use of ActiveX controls.  You can get rid of this message by going to Tools, Internet Options, Security tab.  Reset your security settings to "medium." That should get rid of the dialog box in most cases.
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Start Outlook Express.\nGo to Tools -> Settings.\nOn the General tab there is a message: This application is not the default mailer; there is a button beside it: Default...\nClick on it!