Windows Messenger Handle?

Thanks to anyone who helps.
I'll probably get flamed as a noob, but i thought i'd ask anyway. I got a window pop up from nowhere saying Windows Messenger Handle, and some text (can't remember). So my question is, what the heck is it?

Thanks
-Aperson

 

Hi again Aperson
You won't get flamed here for asking questions.
Any chance it was just an ad? Or perhaps you have AOL
Instant Messenger installed?
What all icons do you have down by your clock?

Daizy

 

Thanks =)
I have AIM and MSN messenger, but none were on...

 

No Antivirus or firewall?

Did this just happen the once..........or is it a recurring thing?

Daizy

 

I have scorcher but it's kind of outdated. Norton won't work for me (says corrupt and crashed every time). McAffe won't either. When i need to scan for virus i use an online one. No firewall, and yes it only happened once. Never again.

 

Perhaps just use a free online scanner such as:
Grisoft
I just recently switched to AVG.....from Norton's. (It's free)
Other online ones:
Housecall
Panda
Symantec

And for Trojans.....might I suggest:
Tauscan

Daizy

 

Thanks, getting AVG. DL'ing now.

Runs smoothly, thanks

 

You're most welcome. Happy to help. Glad it's working for you.

Daizy