I Googled spe.atdmt.com and came up with a lot of hits concerning ads. Probably the web site was trying to load a popup ad or a popunder. Here's the Google URL http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&sa=G&q=%22spe.atdmt.com%22 Ann

In a message dated 4/26/2006 10:42:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Nlment@aol.com writes: I've been getting a pop-up message while my e-mail screen is up. It just started today. I tried to copy it so I could paste it to this e-mail so you could see it but it wouldn't allow me to copy it. It says something like "Macromedia Flash is trying to connect (or maybe contact)" with something or other and tells me to go to "settings" to fix it. I'm afraid to do what it asks since I know nothing about it. Is this something I should be concerned about or should I just do what it's asking me to? -------------------------- If someone who is having this problem could please write down the FULL error message and then type it into an email to the list, it would be helpful. It sounds like Macromedia is trying to update, but it's hard to be certain. Sharon

I just realized it started not too long after I updated Windows with the latest enhancements from MS... I have Windows XP Home edition. Did anyone else having the problem just update??

I'm getting the very same thing and it's getting to be tiresome. Every time I'm on line it pops up SEVERAL times. How can we stop it??? In a message dated 4/26/2006 5:00:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, AOLers-RootsWeb-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Help! I am in the same predicament! Have written out the string but cannot copy it. Pat In a message dated 4/25/2006 1:27:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Derrseeker@aol.com writes: I've been getting a pop-up message while my e-mail screen is up. It just started today. I tried to copy it so I could paste it to this e-mail so you could see it but it wouldn't allow me to copy it. It says something like "Macromedia Flash is trying to connect (or maybe contact)" with something or other and tells me to go to "settings" to fix it. I'm afraid to do what it asks since I know nothing about it. Is this something I should be concerned about or should I just do what it's asking me to?

In a message dated 4/26/2006 8:57:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Frty9rgal@aol.com writes: Every once in a while when I log onto AOL, after going through to step 7, verify password, it goes back to step 2 & says "connecting TCP/IP". Then the connection stops. I have to click on cancel which puts me back to the log on screen & then it zips through quickly & I get online. Can someone explain this to me? I'm using dial-up & 9.0 Security Edition SE. Thanks, --------------- Judy, The TCP/IP connection is for cable, not for dial up. If you don't have a cable connection, then of course it won't find one to use. It sounds as if there is something wrong in the set-up for connecting and you might want to check it out. You can do that from the sign in window. Sharon

Every once in a while when I log onto AOL, after going through to step 7, verify password, it goes back to step 2 & says "connecting TCP/IP". Then the connection stops. I have to click on cancel which puts me back to the log on screen & then it zips through quickly & I get online. Can someone explain this to me? I'm using dial-up & 9.0 Security Edition SE. Thanks, Judy

I ran a full scan and everything looks fine. I also went to the Adobe/Macromedia site but, being a bit computer illiterate, wasn't able to find anything helpful. After turning the computer off last night and starting it up again this morning I thought the problem had gone away since I didn't see the pop-up right away. Alas, it's back but doesn't seem to flash on as frequently. Nancy

In a message dated 4/26/2006 9:06:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, Decampnews@aol.com writes: I checked the domain name using whois. They have no information on the name "spe.atdmt.com". I agree that this looks like spyware. --- There is info for atdmt.com though--which is the actual domain. I didn't follow it through but the name servers for atdmt.com are: Name Server: DAL1GLB01.AQUANTIVE.COM Name Server: WHK1GLB01.AQUANTIVE.COM Name Server: SEA1GLB01.AQUANTIVE.COM Joan

In a message dated 4/26/2006 9:06:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Decampnews@aol.com writes: I checked the domain name using whois. They have no information on the name "spe.atdmt.com". I just did a Google for "spe.atdmt.com" and macromedia. I think this must be one of those pop-up flash ads.

In a message dated 4/26/2006 8:00:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Derrseeker@aol.com writes: I've been getting a pop-up message while my e-mail screen is up. It just started today. I tried to copy it so I could paste it to this e-mail so you could see it but it wouldn't allow me to copy it. It says something like "Macromedia Flash is trying to connect (or maybe contact)" with something or other and tells me to go to "settings" to fix it. I'm afraid to do what it asks since I know nothing about it. Is this something I should be concerned about or should I just do what it's asking me to? Thank you. Nancy VERY SUSPICIOUS! I checked the domain name using whois. They have no information on the name "spe.atdmt.com". I agree that this looks like spyware. I would certainly run a scan for viruses, adware and spyware. You might also try contacting Adobe, who now owns Macromedia, or checking their free forums. Please let us know if you find out anything! Wilson

Help! I am in the same predicament! Have written out the string but cannot copy it. Pat In a message dated 4/25/2006 1:27:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Derrseeker@aol.com writes: I've been getting a pop-up message while my e-mail screen is up. It just started today. I tried to copy it so I could paste it to this e-mail so you could see it but it wouldn't allow me to copy it. It says something like "Macromedia Flash is trying to connect (or maybe contact)" with something or other and tells me to go to "settings" to fix it. I'm afraid to do what it asks since I know nothing about it. Is this something I should be concerned about or should I just do what it's asking me to? Thank you. Nancy

Yes, just last week, but I think I'll do it again. Thank you.

In a message dated 4/25/2006 1:33:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, Derrseeker@aol.com writes: Thanks. It doesn't ask about updating at all but I looked at it again and it says something is trying to connect with spe.atdmt.com and I need to adjust my settings. I was just afraid maybe it was something that might do some harm to my computer. Nancy --- I don't know about that but I wouldn't trust it either. Have you run a full spyware and adware scan recently? Joan

Thanks. It doesn't ask about updating at all but I looked at it again and it says something is trying to connect with spe.atdmt.com and I need to adjust my settings. I was just afraid maybe it was something that might do some harm to my computer. Nancy

In a message dated 4/25/2006 1:27:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, Derrseeker@aol.com writes: I've been getting a pop-up message while my e-mail screen is up. I'm not sure this would have anything to do with your AOL email screen--more likely than not it is something else AOL is doing at the same time in the background. Recently there was an update to Macromedia Flash--maybe it is asking if you want to update? Joan

I've been getting a pop-up message while my e-mail screen is up. It just started today. I tried to copy it so I could paste it to this e-mail so you could see it but it wouldn't allow me to copy it. It says something like "Macromedia Flash is trying to connect (or maybe contact)" with something or other and tells me to go to "settings" to fix it. I'm afraid to do what it asks since I know nothing about it. Is this something I should be concerned about or should I just do what it's asking me to? Thank you. Nancy

I was using someone else's computer this weekend and went onto the AOL.com web site. I didn't even notice that there were two ways to sign on. One under AIM and the other AOL. Both recognized my screen name but the AIM would not let me read my mail until I agreed to accept cookies. Of course, there was no way I was going to do that on someone else's computer. Thank goodness I finally noticed what I was doing since I was getting a little steamed about not being able to read my mail. What is the deal with this? I can't see any reason for me to change the setting on my computer at home either. What is so great about switching to AIM mail since several of you are doing so? Bettye

Thank you for the information. I uninstalled AIM it the pop up disappeared. Lisa

In a message dated 4/23/2006 10:20:26 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Lisarps@aol.com writes: I keep getting a pop up message that I need to download AOL CORE SERVICES Does anyone know about this? I haven't downloaded it yet. It started after I downloaded AIM since I plan on leaving AOL. ------------------ It is legit. It has to do with the Triton version of AIM. Sharon

For others receiving the pop up, downloading the file has caused AIM to stop working and many other problems. That info comes from: http://www.bigblueball.com/forums/aim-support/34677-active-update-aol-core-services-software-update-aim.html Woody ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Lisarps@aol.com writes: > I keep getting a pop up message that I need to download > AOL CORE SERVICES > > Does anyone know about this? I haven't downloaded it yet. > It started after I downloaded AIM since I plan on leaving AOL. > > Lisa