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A pop-up blocker is any program that prohibits a pop-up at some point in time. This may consist of multiple internet windows, or actual pop-ups caused by coding on a webpage. Generally, pop-up blockers are installed to avoid pop-up ads from webpages. However, depending upon the pop-up blocker, they may block useful information as well. These could include option screens such as print and download options screens, or they could stop pop-ups which would confirm downloads or show a result to a page.
Internet Explorer®
Take the following steps to disable pop-up blockers:
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Click Tools or the gear icon.
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Click Internet options.
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Click the Privacy tab.
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Uncheck Turn on Pop-up Blocker.
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Click OK.
Chrome®
Take the following steps to disable pop-up blockers:
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Click the Chrome menu button.
Note: The button is on the upper-right of the browser and is indicated by three dots. -
Select Settings.
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At the bottom of the page, click Advanced.
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Under Privacy and security, click Content settings.
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Click Popups.
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Click Blocked (recommended).
Note: After the popup blocker is disabled, the option will show as enabled and display Allowed.
Firefox®
Take the following steps to disable pop-up blockers:
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Click the Open menu button (three bars) in the upper-right corner.
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Click Options or Preferences.
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Select Privacy & Security on the left.
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Uncheck Block pop-up windows to disable the pop-up blocker.
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Close and relaunch Firefox.
Safari®
Take the following steps to disable pop-up blockers:
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Click the Safari menu.
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Select Preferences from the drop-down.
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Click on Security.
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Uncheck Block pop-up windows.