About the MSN Search Toolbar Pop-up Blocker
Pop-up Blocker helps prevent pop-up windows from opening while you browse the Web.
The Pop-up Blocker only blocks pop-up windows that open when you have not taken any action, such as clicking a link. Pop-up Blocker does allow one pop-up window to open when you click a link or button.
Pop-up Blocker will block these types of pop-up windows from opening automatically:
* Pop-up and pop-under advertising windows
* Windows that open after a page loads
* Windows that open when you leave a site or when you close your browser
Pop-up Blocker will allow these types of pop-up windows to open:
* Windows that open from links that you click and that open in new windows
* Pop-up windows from any site on your allow list
* Pop-up windows from an intranet site
* A pop-up window that you allow (by pressing and holding the CTRL key while refreshing the page)
* The Highlight Viewer window
Pop-up Blocker does not block these types of windows:
* Instant messaging windows
* Flash or DHTML windows within the browser
* Windows that display error, problem, or other alert messages
* Windows that open because of spyware, adware, or other malicious software installed on your computer
