What causes a Pop-Up to be displayed?
A. Pop-Ups display when you visit a web page that has script directing them to appear. Your computer may also have software on it called Spyware or Adware designed to cause advertisement windows to pop up when you’re browsing the Internet. Q. How do I close Pop-Ups? A. Often times you just need to click “close” in the actual pop-up or click the “x” in the upper right-hand corner of the Pop-Up window. Some Pop-Ups have an embedded JavaScript that will make it close automatically after a set time. Q. Can I block Pop-Ups from my computer? A. Yes. There are several software options available. Although Knology does not endorse any one particular product, some, but not all Pop-Up Blockers are listed below. • Google has become the most popular search engine on the Internet. They have released a new toolbar that will block most Pop-Ups. The Google toolbar works with Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and XP; and with Internet Explorer 5.5 or above. The interface is simple to use, customizable, and incl
