Windows 7 / Getting Started

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Using the Information bar

The Internet Explorer Information bar appears whenever the pop-up blocker prevents a page from opening. It also appears when you're about to download certain kinds of programs, such as ActiveX controls. Typically, you hear a beep when the Information bar opens.

The Information bar is the one below the tabs. To use it, you need to click the Close button in the information box. When you get accustomed to recognizing the Information bar, you can choose Don't Show This Message Again to keep the message box from alerting you to the Information bar. After closing the message, click the Information bar and choose what you want to do:

• Temporarily Allow Pop-Ups: Choose this option to take a look at the pop-up to see if it's something useful. If it is okay, you can close the pop-up window, click the Information bar again, and choose the option described next.
• Always Allow Pop-Ups from This Site: Choose this option if you trust the current Web site enough to always allow pop-ups. Choose Yes when asked for confirmation.
• Settings: Use this menu to access settings that control how the pop-up blocker works.

If you later regret choosing to always allow pop-ups, go back to the Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box shown. Click the Web site's URL and click Remove.