A pop-up ad is a small ad that opens during a web browsing session without the user choosing to open it. Pop-ups most-commonly open when another page opens. Since pop-up ads can be annoying, most web browsers include a pop-up blocker. Because browsers operate in different ways, the method to turn on the pop-up blocker depends on the browser being used. Three of the most commonly used browsers that have integrated pop-up blockers include Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari.
Internet Explorer
Step 1
Click the "Start" button on your desktop and click "Internet Explorer" in the menu that appears. Internet Explorer will open.
Step 2
Click the "Tools" button. A list will appear that includes the "Pop-up Blocker" option. Click that option.
Step 3
Click "Turn On Pop-up Blocker." Pop-up ads in Internet Explorer now will be disabled.
Firefox
Step 1
Double-click the "Firefox" icon on your computer's desktop. The Firefox web browser will open.
Step 2
Click the "Tools" menu at the top of the page and select "Options."
Step 3
Click "Content." A new panel will appear.
Step 4
Click the box next to "Block pop-up windows." Click "OK." You have now disabled pop-up ads in Firefox.
Safari
Step 1
Click the "Safari" icon in your Mac computer's dock. The Safari browser window will open.
Step 2
Click the "Safari" menu at the top-left of the page. A list of menu items will appear.
Step 3
Click "Block Pop-Up Windows." You now have disabled pop-up ads in Safari.
