i have two addes or popups on my task bar that i can't get read of help
--
the goss

It sounds like you have a problem with spyware and maybe you are not using a
firewall to protect your network. For Windows 2000 you should be using an
interest router device such as those from D-Link/Netgear/Linksys/etc if you
have cable or DSL connection. If not use a personal firewall like the free
for personal use Zone Alarm. The link below from Microsoft explains what
spyware is and how to deal with it. AdAware SE is a great free for personal
use spyware program.

Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/default.mspx
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ --- AdAware SE
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ --- Trend Micro online scan
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/ --- Protect Your PC tips
from Microsoft

"goss" <goss@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:BD9157F3-8F61-4D2D-A345-39A13F385AF5@microsoft.com...
>i have two addes or popups on my task bar that i can't get read of help
> --
> the goss

use either antispyware or adware don't use any antivirus they hardly
work for me.