[gtboys34]

If you are getting messenger pop up ads ( grey pop ups) on your desktop, then you should do the following to make sure that your are properly firewalled
1) go to The start menu
2) control panel
3 click on network connections and once uve opened it, right click on Local Area Connection and scroll down to properties
4) click on the advanced tab and make sure that "protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to my compyer from the internet"
5) click apply and that may or may not fix your problem