How to Stop Pop-Up Web Pages

Pop-up ads annoy many Internet users, but typically can be easily blocked.

Pop-up ads have become a common feature on many websites. Most pop-ups are triggered by a piece of software installed on a website that loads an advertiser's page. Pop-ups take up computer resources, interrupt Internet browsing and generally annoy most website viewers. A number of readily available software applications can prevent most pop-ups. The most commonly used web browsers, including Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Mozilla's Firefox, have built-in pop-up blockers.

Instructions

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8

1. Click on "Tools." A drop-down menu will open.

2. Click on "Pop Up Blocker" and select "Turn on Pop-up Blocker" from the sub-menu. A dialog box will open asking for confirmation. Click the "Yes" button.

3. Click "Tools," then click "Pop Up Blocker" and select "Pop Up Blocker Settings". A dialog box will open. Add websites you wish to allow to display pop-ups. Choose whether to play a sound or display a notification when a pop-up is blocked. Set the blocking level from the drop-down menu. Click "Close" to activate the settings.

Mozilla Firefox 3

1. Click on "Tools" and select "Options...". A dialog box will open.

2. Click on "Content." A series of options will be displayed.

3. Check the "Block pop up windows" check box. Click on the "Exceptions" button to open a dialog box. Enter the web addresses of sites you wish to allow to display pop-up windows. Close the dialog box to activate the settings.

Netscape

1. Click "Tools" on the menu bar. A list of options will be displayed.

2. Select "Pop up Manager." A dialog box will open.

3. Choose the Pop up Manager settings according to your preferences. Netscape is installed with this pop-up blocker active by default.

Opera

1. Click "Tools" on the menu bar. A drop-down menu of options will be displayed.

2. Select "Quick Preferences." A sub-menu will be displayed

3. Choose the level of pop-up blocking you want from the list of options.

References

• Computer Hope: How do I stop pop-up or pop-under Internet ads?

Resources

• Galt Tech: Blocking pop-up ads