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Even when I go to pop up blocker settings, and click on block all pop ups, it still doesnt work...I have norton antivirus 2004, could that be the problem? Any ideas?

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There are two different problems that people call "popups": separate browser windows and in‑page advert overlays. A quick way to tell which you have is to isolate add‑ons and toolbars first. Start Internet Explorer without extensions and test the site:

iexplore.exe -extoff

If popups stop, an add‑on or toolbar is responsible — common culprits are security-suite toolbars, search toolbars and third‑party "helpers." Use Tools → Manage Add‑ons to selectively disable toolbars and extensions (disable Norton/other security toolbars temporarily to test). If the problem persists even with add‑ons off and appears in other browsers, the site is delivering in‑page elements that a popup blocker won’t catch.

If the Pop‑up Blocker UI or settings are missing, that usually means the setting has been locked by an admin/policy or by a system tweak — check for group policy restrictions or ask whoever manages the machine rather than changing registry entries copied from replies. For single‑user machines, resetting Internet Options to defaults and creating a fresh user profile often restores the normal menus.

For in‑page adverts and persistent annoyances use content blockers or anti‑ad/adware tools rather than relying only on window pop‑up blocking. Scan for adware/spyware with a reputable removal tool, remove/reinstall offending toolbars, and keep the browser up to date (older IE builds have weaker controls). As and noted, third‑party blockers can help, but they themselves add extensions — so use the isolation test above to confirm which component is the cause.

If testing shows Norton or another security app is linked to the issue, temporarily disable its browser extension to confirm, then update or reinstall that suite. Finally, add trusted sites to the browser’s popup exception list for sites where popups are required.

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I recommend The Google Toolbar, it's free and includes a popup blocker that does a good job.

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Keep in mind that most popup blockers will only blog new browser windows from opening - they won't stop DHTML advertisements such as fly-ins, etc. that may appear to be popups but really aren't.

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Problem 1
Pop-up blocker option missing under Tools menu in Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002

Reason: This is due to a restriction set in the registry or via Group Policy Editor in Windows XP Professional.

Solution
To get the Pop-up Blocker menu (and the Pop-up Management functionality) back, try this:

Open Registry Editor and navigate to the following keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Restrictions

-and-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Restrictions

In the right-pane, double-click NoPopupManagement if exists, and set it to 0

Close Registry Editor

New Problem
I don't have the above keys!

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Keep in mind that most popup blockers will only blog new browser windows from opening - they won't stop DHTML advertisements such as fly-ins, etc. that may appear to be popups but really aren't.

My software can do what you have said : DHTML advertisements such as fly-ins . You can test it at

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Keep in mind that most popup blockers will only blog new browser windows from opening - they won't stop DHTML advertisements such as fly-ins, etc. that may appear to be popups but really aren't.

Newer versions of MyIE2 (Maxthon) can block those "Fly ins" (hehehe) quite nicely......... (And i think you can do it in MyIE2 also if you know what URL to add to content filter)

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