- 1). Open Internet Explorer. A link for the browser should be on the desktop or within the "Start" menu. You should have the most recent update of Internet Explorer, as well.
- 2). Click on "Tools" on the toolbar.
- 3). Point the mouse pointer at "Pop-up Blocker."
- 4). Choose "Pop-up Blocker Settings" from the menu that appears.
- 5). Click the arrow under "Blocking level" to bring up a menu.
- 6). Choose "Medium: Block most automatic pop-ups" or "High: Block all pop-ups." It depends on how high of a security level you wish to have.
- 7). Open the Yahoo website. Any pop-ups should be blocked. You will get a message that appears on the screen when a pop-up is blocked. If a pop-up goes through and you set the blocking level to "Medium," change it to "High."
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