How to Prevent Redirecting

Redirecting is a process that occurs within your Web browser. When you navigate to a website, you are automatically directed to another Web page or a website. Typically you are redirected to an unintended site where chances of getting a computer malware like virus or spyware is quite high. Web redirecting tends to pose a security threat threat to your computer and it must be stopped immediately. Note that the instructions to disable redirecting differ from one Web browser to another.

Instructions

Internet Explorer users

1. Launch Internet Explorer Web browser from the Start menu.

2. Click the "Tools" menu and select "Internet Options."

3. Click the "Security" tab. Click the button labeled "Custom Level."

4. Locate the subheading "Miscellaneous." Click the "Disable" option under "Allow Meta Refresh."

5. Click "OK." Relaunch Internet Explorer.

Mozilla Firefox users

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox Web browser from the "Start" menu.

2. Click the "Tools" menu and select "Options" from the context menu.

3. Click the "Advanced" button. Next, select the "General" tab, which should be open by default.

4. Check the option that says "Warn me When Websites Try to Redirect," You will find this option under the "Accessibility" section. Click "OK."

References

• Help Desk Geek: Disable Meta Refreshes in IE8
• Mozilla: UI
• Page Resource: The Meta Refresh