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Subject:
Disabling pop-up blockers in common web browsers
Environment:
Fresno State University, web browsers
Article Summary:
Downloads getting blocked? New webpages don't open? This article will cover how you can disable pop-up blockers in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.
Resolution:
Google Chrome
1. Open a new tab in Google Chrome and copy/paste the following webpage "chrome://settings/content/popups" then hit enter to visit the site
2. Click "Add" in the "Allow" section as shown below and add the following webpage (without quotes) "https://centralstationu.skillport.com:443" Click add again to add the page
3. Repeat a second time for the following webpage (without quotes) "https://csu.sumtotal.host:443" Click add again to add the page
4. These sites will no longer block pop-ups on this browser
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open a new tab in Mozilla Firefox and copy/paste the following webpage "about:preferences#privacy" then hit enter to visit the site
2. Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and find "Block Pop-Up Windows". Click on "Exceptions" next to this item.
3. In the Exceptions windows, add each of the following sites, clicking allow after each addition:
https://csu.sumtotal.host:443
https://centralstationu.skillport.com:443
4. These sites will no longer block pop-ups on this browser
Apple Safari
1. From the Safari menu, choose Preferences
2. Choose "Websites" at the top of the window
3. Uncheck the box next to "Pop-up Windows"
Additional Information:
Need additional information or assistance? Contact the Technology Service Desk at (559) 278-5000.
TAGS: Web Browser, Pop Ups, Computer Software