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Syracuse University websites, such as Myslice, may require the enabling of pop-ups in order to view desired content. Below you will find instructions on enabling pop-ups within the most

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Google Chrome

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When you select a link that requires a pop-up and they are currently blocked, you are provided the message " Pop-up blocked" which appears on the address bar. This indicates that the pop-up was initiated by the webpage and Chrome's pop-up block feature prevented it from opening.

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In such a case user For immediate relief, you must click on the message to enable pop-ups. Pop-ups can be permanently enabled by clicking on the message on from the drop down menu selecting "Always allow pop-ups from" nameofwebsite... com" or "myslice.syr.edu" specifically in this the case below.

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Now open the link again to see that it populates a new window.

 

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Creating Exceptions for Frequently Used Webpages

1) In the address bar type "chrome://settings/content" (without quotes").

2) Now scroll down to find Next, navigate to the Pop-ups area.

3) Then click on Here you will select "Manage exceptions".


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4) In the box that says "Host Pattern" enter the web address you want to allow popups from and select behavior from drop down of the desired exception. In the Behavior drop down, select as "Allow".

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5) Now Click Done. Starting now all

The desired website should now allow pop-ups from will be allowed from this website.

Mozilla Firefox

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Whenever a up window tries to launch itself Mozilla prevents it from opening and displays a message on a yellow ribbon which reads " Firefox prevented this site from opening a pop-up window"

 

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In order to view the pop-up click on , select "Options" on the yellow ribbon and the . Now select "Allow Always allow pop-ups for "nameofwebsite.com"" or in this case" myslice.syr.edu".edu 

 

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To add a website as an exception such that all pop ups from this website will be allowed 

1) Click on the "Firefox" menu on the top left corner of the screen.

2) Click "Options" from "Options" menu.

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3) Click on the contents tab from the window and click on exceptions.

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4) This open open a window similar to the one below. Enter the name of the website that you want to have as an exception and then click on allowImage Removed

This should allow all pop ups from this website.

 

Safari 5.0 and above

1) Click on Safari Menu and select "Preferences" 

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2) Click on the security tab and uncheck block pop-up window.

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Internet Explorer

If a website tries to open a pop -up Internet explorer will prevent it from doing so select options and choose allow pop-upsImage Added

Creating Exceptions for Frequently Used Webpages

  1. Click on the menu button in the top right corner
  2. Select "Options"

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  3. On the bar on the left of the screen select "Content" and then click the "Exceptions" button

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  4. This will open a new window like the one below. Type the address of the website that you would like to allow popups on then hit the "Allow" button
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Safari (versions prior to 12)

1) While in the Safari application, open the Safari Menu in the top left hand corner and select "Preferences".

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If "Safari" is not an option to the right of your Apple symbol in the top left hand corner, be sure that you click on the Safari window. If you have recently clicked on another application or your desktop, "Finder" or another application title may be here instead.

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2) Under the security tab, ensure "Block pop-up windows" is unchecked in the Web content area.

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Safari should now allow pop-ups to function normally.



Safari (version 12 or newer)

1) While in the Safari application, open the Safari Menu in the top left hand corner and select "Preferences".

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If "Safari" is not an option to the right of your Apple symbol in the top left hand corner, be sure that you click on the Safari window. If you have recently clicked on another application or your desktop, "Finder" or another application title may be here instead.

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2) Under the websites tab, look for the "Pop-up Windows" setting on the left side under the "General" box. Click on this, and then you will see a list of currently open websites. Set the specified page currently open to "Allow" using the drop-down menu on the far right side.


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3) The setting on the right side of website should now say "Allow".


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Safari should now allow pop-ups to function normally on the allowed website(s).


Internet Explorer


Enabling Pop-Ups in the Moment

The default settings of Internet Explorer will prevent pop-ups and display a message on the bottom similar to "Internet Explorer blocked a pop-up from www..website.com"

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1) Select To alleviate this for an individual website, select "Always allow " by clicking on option for this site when the message is displayed.2) Alternatively

Creating Exceptions for Frequently Used Webpages

1.Click on the

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gear symbol on the upper right corner of the window and from the drop down select "Internet Options"

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2.Under the Privacy tab, you can either turn off the pop-up blocker

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by

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deselecting "Turn on Pop-up Blocker" or

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add individual exceptions.

3. For individual exceptions, select "Settings"

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from this same Privacy tab.

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4. In the new window

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type the website address

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you'd like as an exception into the location "Address of website to allow:". Now click "Add" and then click on "

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Close".

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The desired website(s) should now allow pop-ups. 
 

Microsoft Edge


Enabling Pop-Ups in the moment

The default settings of Microsoft Edge will automatically block pop-ups. A message similar to the one below will appear whenever Edge blocks a pop-up from appearing

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Selecting "Always allow" will allow this site to use pop-ups in the future.

Enabling Pop-Ups through Internet Settings

1.While Microsoft Edge is open, click on the 3 horizontal dots icon that is located in the upper right hand corner of the window, just below the X icon to close the window.

2.Locate the Settings option which is located in the menu that pops up, second from the bottom. It should be located just above the option for "Help and feedback."

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3.On the left of the window that pops up, there should be 4 icons, a gear, a padlock, a key, and 3 lines with some buttons. You are going to press on the padlock icon. 

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4.Once you press the padlock icon, you will be brought to the "Privacy & security" options. Here you will need to scroll down until you find the switch under Security labeled "Block Pop-Ups." You will need to click on the switch turn this off.

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5.Once that has been turned off, you will be able to view pop ups.



Creating Exceptions for Frequently Used Webpages

Microsoft Edge does not have a built-in method for specifically allowing pop-ups from certain sites. However, there is a way to add exceptions by editing values in the registry.

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This method is NOT recommended by ITS and should only be done by someone with experience editing the registry, making a mistake during this process can cause damage to the stability of your computer, potentially causing it to crash.

More information can be found here: http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-manage-sites-allowed-serve-pop-ups-microsoft-edge#slide-0-field_images-57881


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