How do I stop receiving SPIM URLs

**Mr.ken** · 21-01-2010

Hi all,

I am using Windows live messenger 2009 in my system. I am getting SPIM URL’s from a offline contact. If i will click on that url, the messenger and browser will stuck. How can i resolve this issue. I am using windows vista on my system. Please suggest.

**Eric B** · 21-01-2010

A SPIM message is sometime junk message and looks just like any other IM conversation with a link it. Most probable it will be come from someone on your buddy list. Please do not click the links unless you were infected by virus or threat. There are some common topics of the SPIM URL are diet pills, photo sharing and pornography. So don't open it. Best of luck.

**Raine** · 21-01-2010

You can do the following precaution, if you received a SPIN. You need to close that message windows without clicking the link. You can also tell the sender to confirm that what was it. If you receive that message consistently ,you need to change your Windows Live password and also make sure to run an anti-virus scan to ensure your PC is free of viruses. Best of luck.

**Sam.D** · 21-01-2010

If you are using a cyber cafe or any public terminal then clear your temporary Internet files and cache. Also close the browser that you are using when you are ready to end your Internet session. You can also take precaution that not to click "Remember my password" on messenger windows. Always use your Personal computer to login in messenger. Also download free Internet Explorer 8 which includes a phishing filter. Also update your windows messenger that have good security feature. Best of luck.

**ZeDaX** · 21-01-2010

Always put your anti-virus software is up to date. It will give the escurity feature of windows live messenger. Do not share your password from anyone also for support center. Also properly logout your account after the clciking the button "Logout". These small thing help you keep stop receiving SPIM URLs. Firewall also check your network setting that is important for any messenger. Check that and reply. Best of luck.

**Macarenas** · 21-01-2010

You can also report abuse to a user that have send continuously offline message and link to you. It will directly reported to service and live messenger service can block this user to send message. You can also change the preference setting of your messenger to receive offline message. Try it and reply.