Pop-Up Blockers


Many BbCE functions depend on opening new windows, just like those annoying pop-ups on the World Wide Web. Both browsers and many browser add-ons now have functions to block pop-ups and these must be turned off in order for BbCE to function. Here are some common blockers and how to deal with them.

Disclaimer: LCSC cannot and does not recommend any software installation or removal processes for students' personal computers. The contents of this page are intended solely to provide information. If you choose to act on this information without professional help from a business specializing in computer support you do so at your own risk.
 

Google Toolbar
http://www.google.com/support/toolbar


 
Yahoo! Toolbar
http://toolbar.yahoo.com

Windows XP SP2 Internet Explorer
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/web/sp2_popupblocker.mspx

 
 

Netscape
Version 7 http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/netscapefeatures.jsp
Version 9 uses Tools > Options > Content Tab. Use Exceptions to allow individual sites.



 
 

Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp

 
 
Safari
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=151258


 

 
Earthlink Pop-Up Blocker
http://www.earthlink.net/software/free/popupblocker/



 
 

Comcast.net Toolbar
http://www.comcast.net/toolbar/

 
 

Mozilla Firefox
http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/options#content