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TechWorks - Disabling a Popup Blocker during Credit Sessions

Popups are pain in the neck, and more people are downloading Popup Blockers to crush the little buggers. But Blockers can have an unwanted side-effects.

If you can log into the 1 Source Data web site but you can't run reports, there's a good chance your Popup Blocker is the cause. Here's how to fix it.

Popup blockers or popup stoppers prevent extra popup windows (usually advertisements) from opening in your browser. Examples of popup blocker applications include:·

AdCrusher Popup Killer
CoffeeCup PopUp Blocker
Consulting Nation Popup XP
Exit Killer
Google Toolbar Popup Blocker
NoPops!
Norton Internet Security
PAL Popup Eliminator
Panicware
Pop This!
Popup Begone
Popup Blocker
Pop up Commander
Pop-up Stopper
StopPops
Stop Zilla
Yahoo Toolbar with Pop-Up Blocker
Norton Personal Firewall
Norton AntiSpam
ToolBar 3.1 (w/ pop-up blocker)
ZoneAlarm

Depending on your Blocker, the installation and your software environment, the pop-up blocking software may keep you from getting the reports you order. This is because Blockers typically disable the JavaScript used by popup ad windows. Unfortunately, that may also disable other functionality that uses JavaScript.

If you're experiencing this problems you'll need to disable (or un-install) the popup blocker.

The disable procedure is different for each Blocker. Start by looking for help files in your popup blocker for instructions, or look for menus or buttons on the toolbar that will allow you to uninstall or disable the blocker.

Many popup blockers can by temporarily disabled by clicking on the System Tray icon (at the bottom right of your Windows screen). Some programs require that you remove them completely. Others, like E-Anthology/Stop-Sign, are often installed by file sharing programs like Bear Share or Kaaza. You may want to remove these programs anyway, since they use up system resources.

To remove or uninstall a program instead of just disabling it, use the Add/Remove Programs utility in Windows. Follow these steps:

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
2. Look for the name of the program installed (such as Popup Begone)
3. Select the program name, and then click Remove.
4. Follow any instructions you are given, then close the Control Panel.

Pressing the CTRL key down to temporarily disable a popup blocker only works for some products. Pressing the CTRL key does not disable Norton's Personal Firewall or AntiSpam products.

Additional info: Norton AntiSpam has settings to control the handling of ad messages and popup windows. You only need to disable the popup blocker setting while using 1 Source Data products and services.