How to Turn Off the Microsoft Pop-Up Blocker in Internet Explorer and Edge
Learn how to easily disable Microsoft pop-up blockers in Internet Explorer and Edge with step-by-step instructions.
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To turn off the Microsoft pop-up blocker, open Internet Explorer, click on the Tools button (or the gear icon), and select Internet Options. Navigate to the Privacy tab and under Pop-up Blocker, uncheck the option that says 'Turn on Pop-up Blocker'. Click OK to save your changes. For Microsoft Edge, go to Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services. Under Security, find the Block pop-ups option and turn it Off.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I disable the pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer? Open Internet Explorer, click the Tools or gear icon, select Internet Options, go to the Privacy tab, and uncheck 'Turn on Pop-up Blocker'. Then click OK to save.
- Where can I turn off pop-up blocker in Microsoft Edge? In Microsoft Edge, click on Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services, then find the Block pop-ups option under Security and toggle it Off.
- Why would I want to turn off the Microsoft pop-up blocker? Sometimes legitimate websites use pop-ups for important content or login windows, so turning off the blocker can help access that content without interruption.