Are they the gray windows with text only? If so it's the Windows Messenger service. You can download "Shoot the Messenger" and turn it off.
http://www.pcworld.com
This is a tiny 22kb program that allows you to turn off the service. And you can turn it back on, if you ever need it.
I have Spy-Bot and Norton A.V. both installed and have been running them both every couple days...however, I am being inundated with pop-up ads. Right now, the bottom of my screen is showing double rows of internet ads. When I use the internet, the pop-ups stack 20+ deep.
What is the best way to stop this? One of the pop-ups is an ad to stop pop-ups!!!! But I'm leary to downlaod that one! Any suggestions for an effective, downloadable no-cost program?
thanks,
gwamakawen

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