Popups are not only annoying, but they can be malicious and be caused by spyware or adware.
How to install a Popup Blocker
If you have Windows XP Service Pack 2, you automatically have a popup blocker installed in Internet Explorer. If you would like additional blockers, the Google Toolbar is recommended or your ISP may recommend one of its own.
How to allow a Popup
Many times you may want the popup to appear. For example, when using mail.case.edu, in order to compose or reply to a message, the site uses a popup window. To allow this on a case by case basis, just hold the CTRL key down, and then press the Compose/Reply/whichever button and continue to hold CTRL until the popup appears. (This works for Windows XP SP2 and Google Toolbar popup blockers. Other blockers may have a different override key.)
If you want to PERMANENTLY allow popups from a specific site, say, mail.case.edu, you can do that as well within the settings of each blocker.
How to always allow a POPUP in Windows XP Service Pack 2
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Open Internet Explorer |
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Click "Tools" |
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Click "POPUP Blocker" |
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Click "POPUP Blocker Settings" |
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Enter the site address |
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Click "Add" |
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You may also configure other settings there as well.
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