How to Block all Popups for Free
Popups, also called pop-up windows, occur when you click a link and manually open up a new window or when you visit a website that hosts popups. While these windows seem harmless, certain popups slow down a computer and some even contain adware or spyware that can cause damage to the computer's operating system. Acquiring a software program that blocks these popups is no longer necessary, as popular Web browsers come with popup blockers already installed.
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Instructions
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Firefox
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Open Firefox.
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Click "Tools" at the very top of the browser. A menu drops down.
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Choose the "Options" selection. A window appears.
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Click "Content" located at the very top of the open window.
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Click the box next to "Block pop-up windows." The box becomes checked.
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Click "OK" at the bottom of the open window. The Firefox popup blocker is enabled.
Internet Explorer
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Open Internet Explorer.
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Click "Tools at the very top of the browser. Choose "Pop-up Blocker." Then, select "Pop-up Blocker Settings." A window opens.
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Click on the "Blocking level" menu that's at the bottom of the window.
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Choose "High." All pop-ups are now blocked.
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Click "Close." The window is closed.
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