You are browsing the internet, checking the scores of the game and you keep getting pop-ups. Annoyed you click close and continue on only to have a repeat offense minutes later. Do not allow this to continue any longer.
There are a few options you have to disable pop-ups. The best is to use your browser’s (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) pop-up blocker.
To enable this in Internet Explorer follow these simple steps:
1. Within Internet Explorer click on the ‘Tools’ menu, then ‘Internet Options’
2. Click on the ‘Privacy’ tab. Now simply check the box that says ‘Turn on Pop-up Blocker’. Click ‘OK’ to exit out.
To enable this in Mozilla Firefox follow these simple steps:
1. Within Mozilla Firefox click on the ‘Tools’ menu, then ‘Options’
2. Click on the ‘Content’ tab. Now simply check the box that says ‘Block Pop-Up Windows’. Click ‘OK’ to exit out.
If you are on a site and you expect a pop-up, but your browser is blocking it there is a simple way to temporarly allow it.
Internet Explorer, refresh the page (Press the F5 Key) and as soon as you do press and hold the ‘ctrl’ key. Pop-ups are allowed while this key is held down.
Firefox, you will see a drop down towards the top of the browser that will offer to unblock temporarly or permanantly for the site.
You are now safe to browse the internet without being annoyed.
*If you still get pop-ups check this blog for articles on spyware or malware!
