How to Disable a Windows Popup Blocker

Popup blockers disallow website ads.

Windows provides users with several security functions, including a firewall and popup blocker. A popup blocker disallows popup messages from websites, which cuts down on advertisements and malicious code execution. The Windows popup blocker can be an annoyance, especially when legitimate websites are unable to create popups in your browser. You can disable the popup blocker in the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser.

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  Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Internet Explorer." After the software loads, click "Tools." In the menu selection, click "Internet Options."
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  Click the tab labeled "Privacy." This tab provides a list of security preferences including cache history, cookies and the popup blocker.
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  Remove the check mark labeled "Block pop-ups." Press "OK" to save your settings. Refresh the website that was previously blocked. You will now receive popups.

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