How to Stop a Web Page From Redirecting

Learn how to protect your computer by preventing a web page from redirecting.

Knowing how to prevent a web page from redirecting may save you a considerable amount of frustration and increase your productivity. Some websites auto-redirect to specific sites. Although the initial site may have been free from viruses, the new site may be infected. In addition, some users may not notice a redirection and may download files, thinking the site is trusted. Stopping a website from redirecting is relatively simple.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon to open it.

2. Select "Tools," "Options," "Advanced."

3. Check "SSL 2.0" and "SSL 3.0" under the section labeled "Security."

Mozilla Firefox

1. Double-click the Mozilla Firefox icon to open it.

2. Select "Tools," "Advanced" on the tab bar and then "General" on the sub-tab bar.

3. Check "Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page."

References

• Technofriends: [How-To] Stop Automatic Redirects To Other Websites with Firefox 3