Need help with windows 2000

[Geek001]

Well,i just got windows 2000 for the first time.i have found that it is diffrent from windows 98.the thing is is that when i got online with it for the first time,just to test it out,i just went to google.com.and less then a minit,addware poped up,something like your reg is corrupted go to "some website" i dont recall the name.anyway windows 98 is my main os,and i have never had nothing pop up on windows 98,i have windows2000 on an old pc right now "just to test it out" before i put it on my main pc with win98.But if it is going to just going to be an open door for spyware and stuff ,I will just keep win 98 as my main os! What i am asking is.,What do i have to do to Make Windows 2000 Safe to get on Line With??? ,I Have SP4 Installed.
like i said ,the pc i have it installed on right now is an old pc that i use to test software.
Old Pc Specs.
P233Mhz
64Mb Ram
Also,Please,can anyone tell me what services are NOT needed so i can turn them off?
Thanks
     

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Do you have any antivirus software on it?

I understand it (the software/the computer) might not work very will because of those specs. I have a very old computer laying around here and I have the antivirus completely deactivated. I only activate it to run a full system scan every week.

[squall_01]

2k is better then 98.  You probably have trojans or something in the 98. 

[llmeyer1000]

I think your problem may be Windows Messenger.

Windows XP and Windows 2000 both have a software program called Windows Messenger installed and loaded by default. This software allows you to send and receive messages directly from one computer to another. Advertisers have now discovered how to abuse this option to send advertisements direct to a users screen.
 
Google for: disable windows messenger 2000
You will gets tons of information on Windows Messenger

How do I disable Windows Messenger? Here is a good link.

http://www.pchell.com/support/ipmessaging.shtml

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Geek001 didn't mention anything about Windows Messenger

[Broni]

With 64 MB of RAM, I wouldn't even bother...

[llmeyer1000]

Broni, the computer with 64 MB is his old test computer. No doubt his "main" computer has a bit more.

Geek001 didn't mention anything about Windows Messenger

Well, excuse me Carbon Monoxide, but did you read this:

the thing is is that when i got online with it for the first time,just to test it out,i just went to google.com.and less then a minit,addware poped up

That sounds exactly like Windows Messenger popups. I had the same problem when I switched from 98 to XP. I took an educated guess that the popup in less than a minute was most likely Windows Messenger. If everybody that posted a question here knew what their problem was, they wouldn't have to ask. Sometimes we have to read between the lines to answer their question. I think that I'm on the money, but if my guess was wrong, he can let us know.

Windows XP and Windows 2000 both have a software program called Windows Messenger installed and loaded by default. This software allows you to send and receive messages directly from one computer to another. Advertisers have now discovered how to abuse this option to send advertisements direct to a users screen.

Also he asked for help here:

What i am asking is.,What do i have to do to Make Windows 2000 Safe to get on Line With???

Also,Please,can anyone tell me what services are NOT needed so i can turn them off?

Windows Messenger is a program or service that is not needed and disabling it will help his on line security by stopping thousands of pop up adds, some of which would no doubt link him up with spyware.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Right now, until he replies, we don't know what the problem may be.

Also, Please don't mention my cousin, Carbon Monoxide like that.

[patio]

How's he doin by the way ? ?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Monoxide is getting on pretty well actually, just bought a new Lamborghini 
Link to a pic

On the other hand, Carbon Dioxide just got married to Carbon Steel. 

Thanks for asking       

[llmeyer1000]

Also, Please don't mention my cousin, Carbon Monoxide like that.

Sorry about the Monoxide reference Carbon. 
I must have been suffering from Monoxide poisioning at the time. Please don't bring me up on formal charges of "Name Abuse". I can't afford the third strike on my record. 

Hey Geek,      Do the popup windows say Windows Messenger in the title bar?      Or is it back to the O2 tent for me?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Sorry about the Monoxide reference Carbon.  Cry
I must have been suffering from Monoxide poisioning at the time. Please don't bring me up on formal charges of "Name Abuse". I can't afford the third strike on my record.  Smiley

It's alright mate, I'll ask Monoxide to stay away from the forums 

[squall_01]

Reminds me of when I got pop tarts stuck in the toaster, scary experience. 

[llmeyer1000]

Reminds me of when I got pop tarts stuck in the toaster, scary experience. 

That is bad! Just when you really need a pop-up, you can't get one. 

[patio]

2k is better then 98.  You probably have trojans or something in the 98. 

I'm still pondering this little gem...

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

2k is better then 98.  You probably have trojans or something in the 98. 

I'm still pondering this little gem...

Which part? The '2k is better than 98' part or the trojans part?

Personally, I like Windows 2K better because it can download drivers automatically.

[patio]

The latter...the OP stated they were 2 different machines which makes this statement illogical.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Perhaps Squall made a statement on his opinions and then made another statement related to finding the problem... 


  <-- we need another emoticon to demonstrate confusion like

[patio]

I'm not sure that emoticon has been invented yet...

[squall_01]

Did you read the second part?  Security probably isnt as good compared to 2k.  ITs possible to get them on any os an possible mite be just a small malware problem.

[Geek001]

Sorry I'v not been on,I'v been busy.Well I should have added that this Is a "Fresh" Install of windows 2k.i dont remember what it said on the box,but like i said ,it said something like,"you have 102 errors in your registry,go to www.something,and download Xp registry fixer"something like that". squall_01:There is nothing worng with my windows 98 pc.  Patio: What is illogical about my statement? i have one pc that is running windows 98SE and my other pc is running 98 on one hard drive But also "a fresh install of windows 2000pro,with SP4. anyway can anybody tell me what All services that can safely be turned off? oh i turned off the messenger service.
Thanks
Oh And Where's Cbmatt at ? lol ,i haven't saw him on lately.           

[patio]

It was squall's statement that was illogical...
Have the messages gone away since turning off Messenger ? ?

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