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Answer Line: To Delete or Not to Delete?

Identify files you can delete without regret, stamp out browser pop-ups.

By Lincoln Spector, PCW Print   

Stop Browser Pop-Ups

How can I stop Internet Explorer from opening pop-up windows?

William Chan, Ontario

A number of programs will keep pop-up windows from opening. My favorite is a little freebie by Scott R. Lemmon called the Proxomitron. This handy utility can also be set to banish banners, counters, music, and other unwanted Web elements. Download the Proxomitron from our Downloads library.

Proxomitron requires that you change your proxy settings. In Internet Explorer 5, select Tools, Internet Options and click the Connections tab. If you're using a modem, select your preferred dial-up setting and click Settings. If you have a cable or DSL connection to the Internet, click LAN Settings. Either way, check Use a proxy server. Enter localhost in the Address field, and 8080 in the Port field. Click OK until you're back in your browser.

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