Pop-Up Blocker Frequently Asked Questions

Should I allow pop-ups?

How do I allow pop-ups?

How do I allow pop-ups with the Google Toolbar?

How do I allow pop-ups with the Yahoo Toolbar?
I'm a PC user - how do I allow pop-ups on my internet browser?

I'm a MAC user - how do I allow pop-ups on my internet browser?

 

 

 

 

 

Should I allow pop-ups?

Setting your pop-up blocker to enable successful viewing of the MyTASC website application is not the same thing as completely disabling your pop-up blocker.  Due to the enhanced software used to build the MyTASC website application, some internet browsers perceive MyTASC screens as "pop-ups."  The MyTASC website application is safe and secure - this is simply a technology challenge.  You can set your computer security to allow the use of pop-ups only for the MyTASC website application.  Follow the simple steps outlined below in How do I allow pop-ups? so you can view MyTASC while still blocking other unwanted and/or unauthorized pop-up windows. 

IMPORTANT TIP :  If the pop-up blocker is preventing a new browser window from opening, press the Ctrl key while clicking on a link with your mouse.  This combined keyboard and mouse functionality will allow a new browser window to open from a "blocked" website.

 

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How do I allow pop-ups?

 

To allow pop-ups for a specific website, visit that site first, and then click the Pop-Up Blocker Button or link on your toolbar.  To prevent pop-ups for a specific website, your pop-up blocker must be enabled for that specific website.

NOTE: Disabling the pop-up blocker for www.tasconline.com (and therefore MyTASC) will not disable your entire pop-up blocker; it simply enables you to successfully view the MyTASC page.  All other unauthorized pop-ups will remain blocked as usual. 
 

Depending on your computer type and internet browser vendor, instructions to allow pop-ups differ.  Listed below are instructions for both PC Users and MAC Users by supported internet browser vendors.  Also listed below are instructions to allow pop-ups on the Google Toolbar and the Yahoo Toolbar.

 

Supported Browsers:  At this time, the MyTASC website application supports the following internet browser types:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 & Version 7.x
  • AOL Netscape Version 7.x
  • Mozilla Firefox Version 1.x & Version 2.x

Note: MAC Safari browsers are not supported in the MyTASC website application.  
MAC Safari Users: Please download the free Mozilla Firefox browser to enable connection to the MyTASC website application.

 

For a complete list of MyTASC website application Computer System Requirements, click here.

 

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PC Users 


Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 (w/ Service Pack 2 installed) & Version 7.0

  1. From Tools point to Pop-up Blocker, and then click on Pop-up Blocker Settings
  2. Type www.tasconline.com in the box "Address of Website to allow" and click Add
  3. Click Close

Firefox Version 1.0.x

  1. From Tools select Options
  2. Select the Web Features icon
  3. Click Allowed Sites
  4. Type www.tasconline.com into the field
  5. Click Allow
  6. Click OK

Mozilla Version 1.7.x & Version 2.x 

  1. From Edit select Preferences
  2. From the left hand menu click on + to open Privacy & Security 
  3. Under Pop-up Windows, select the check box for 'Block unrequested pop up windows'
  4. Then select Allowed Sites
  5. Type www.tasconline.com in the box "Allow pop-ups from the following web sites" and click Add
  6. Click OK
  7. Click OK

AOL Netscape Version 7.x

  1. From Edit select Preferences
  2. From the left hand menu click on + to open Privacy & Security 
  3. Under Pop-up Windows, ensure the "Suppress pop-ups" radio button is selected
  4. Then select Exceptions
  5. Type www.tasconline.com into the field and click Add
  6. Click OK

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MAC Users

 

Note: MAC Safari browsers are not supported in the MyTASC website application.  
MAC Safari Users: Please download the free Mozilla Firefox browser to enable connection to the MyTASC website application.

Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 (w/ Service Pack 2 installed) & Version 7.0 

  1. From Tools point to Pop-up Blocker, and then click on Pop-up Blocker Settings
  2. Type www.tasconline.com in the box "Address of Website to allow" and click Add
  3. Click Close

MAC Firefox 2.0

  1. Click on the Firefox menu
  2. Select Preferences
  3. Click on the Content tab
  4. Click on the Pop-up Blocker Exceptions button
  5. In the section marked "Address of web site" type www.tasconline.com
  6. Click Allow
  7. Close the Preferences window

Mozilla Version 1.7.x 

  1. From Mozilla select Preferences
  2. From the left hand menu click on + to open Privacy & Security 
  3. Under Pop-up Windows, select the check box for 'Block unrequested pop-up windows'
  4. Then select Allowed Sites
  5. Type www.tasconline.com in the box "Allow pop-ups from the following web sites" and click Add
  6. Click OK
  7. Click OK

AOL Netscape Version 7.x

  1. From  Netscape select Preferences
  2. From the left hand menu click on + to open Privacy & Security 
  3. Under Pop-up Windows, select the check box for 'Block unrequested pop-up windows'
  4. Then select Allowed Sites
  5. Type www.tasconline.com into the field and click Add
  6. Click OK

 

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How do I allow pop-ups with the Google Toolbar?

 

Google: Adding Approved Websites to Your Computer’s “Whitelist”

We realize that sites sometimes communicate useful information with pop-up windows.  The Google Pop-up Blocker can be told to remember these sites so that pop-up windows are allowed to launch. This information is stored on your computer in what's known as a "whitelist."  The Google Pop-up Blocker uses the whitelist to turn itself off when you visit sites whose pop-ups you wish to see.  Please note: Users cannot view or manually edit the “whitelist.”  You can only add and remove sites from this list by toggling the Pop-up Blocker button on and off.


To allow pop-ups for a specific website on your Google Toolbar:

  2. Click the Google Toolbar "Pop-up Blocker" button 

    googlepopupbutton

    The button text will change to display the number of ads you've blocked. 
    Clicking the button indicates either that the Pop-up Blocker has resumed activity on that site, or is allowing Pop-Ups from a site you have designated.

    googlepopupokay 
     

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How do I allow pop-ups with the Yahoo Toolbar?

 

Yahoo: Adding Approved Websites to Your Computer’s “Allowed Sites” List

Many people have the Yahoo toolbar added to their Internet Explorer, Mozilla, or Firefox internet browser.  The Yahoo Toolbar is often installed without users knowing it because it is bundled with many types of free software available on the Internet, including Yahoo Instant Messenger, and the Shockwave plugin for most web browsers. Like most browser toolbars, the Yahoo Toolbar includes its own pop-up blocker.  Fortunately, there is a way to add an 'Allowed Site' list which allows you to configure it to disable pop-up blocking (or allow the pop-up) when you visit MyTASC.

The Yahoo Toolbar looks something like this (the Pop-up blocker icon has an orange box around it):

 

yahoopopupicon 

To disable pop-up blocking for MyTASC in the Yahoo Toolbar, do the following:

  1. Open Internet Explorer 
  2. Enter www.tasconline.com in the Address field 
  3. Click on Yahoo Toolbar's PopUp Blocker tool (featured in orange box in the image above) 
  4. Select “Always Allow Pop-Ups From... “  
  5. Then select MyTASC or www.tasconline.com from the Sources of Recently Blocked Pop-Ups list and click Allow. 
  6. Click on the Refresh button in Internet Explorer 
    You should now be able to access MyTASC.

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