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how to turn on pop up blockers

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I cannot find any icons to turn on or off pop up blockers. I also have no tool tab to click on to turn it on or off.

I cannot find any icons to turn on or off pop up blockers. I also have no tool tab to click on to turn it on or off.

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Tools > Options > Content > "[ ] Block pop up windows
(click to place a check mark)




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