What is a “Pop-Up Blocker” and how do I disable it?
A. The term “pop-up” refers to a Web browser window that opens as soon as you navigate to a Web site or when you click a link on a Web site. In recent years many companies have begun using “pop-up” windows to advertise their product since they can be set to open whether you want to see them or not. This can be rather annoying, so “pop-up” blocking software has become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, pop-up blocking software often prevents well-meaning programs, such as the login screen or items your instructor has for you within your class, from coming up for you to view. In such cases, the pop-up blocker programs must be disabled or set to Allow from the lonestar.edu site. You may be running one or several of pop-up blocker programs, perhaps without even knowing it, as they are often included in browsers, additive toolbars such as google and yahoo search bars, firewall, anti-virus, anti-Spam or other security programs. Often the hardest part of disabling a pop-up blocker is findin
Pop-up blockers are software programs that stop unsolicited “pop-up” browser windows from launching automatically. These windows often feature advertisements that can be an annoyance to users trying to browse the Internet, however some features of the Webcast may make use of pop-up windows to deliver key functionality. Depending on the software progam you have installed you may be able to add the Web site URL to a list of permissible Web sites where pop-up windows are allowed from. It is common to have one or more pop-up blockers that you may be unaware of. Most pop-up blockers reside either in the system tray (lower right hand corner of your screen by the clock) or as a toolbar in Internet Explorer (at the top of your browser, go to “View” and then “Toolbars”). These can be disabled in their options or preferences menus. (Common toolbars such as Google and Yahoo Companion have built in pop up blockers). Also, if you are unaware of any other pop-up blockers that are running on your com
