How to Turn on Pop up Blocker

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Tools menu or the Gear button and select "Internet options".

   If you don't see the Tools menu, press Alt.
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   Step 2: Click the .Privacy tab.

   ,, Use the "Blocking level" drop-down menu to set the security level.
   
   If you want to block all pop-ups, select "High".
   
   Pop-up blocker will always block pop-ups from suspicious sites regardless of level. , In the Pop-up Blocker Settings menu, you'll see a list of websites that you have allowed to show pop-ups.
   
   You can remove a site from the list by selecting it and clicking Remove, or you can add a site by entering the address into the field. , If you're getting a lot of pop-ups even with Pop-up Blocker enabled, you may have a malware infection.
   
   Download and run scans with the following three free programs, and click here for more detailed information on removing malware:
   AdwCleaner
   - general-changelog-team.fr/en/tools/15-adwcleaner Malwarebytes Antimalware
   - malwarebytes.org HitmanPro
   - surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro
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   Step 3: Check the "Turn on Pop-up Blocker" box.

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   Step 4: Click the .Settings button to adjust the blocking level.

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   Step 5: Check the sites on your exceptions list.

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   Step 6: Run anti-malware scans if you are plagued with constant pop-ups.

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