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Every time I launch the browser the popup blocker option is unchecked. Why does the pop up blocker keep getting unchecked every time browser is launched?

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Every time I launch the browser the popup blocker option is unchecked. Why does the pop up blocker keep getting unchecked every time browser is launched?

Every time I launch the browser the popup blocker option is unchecked. Why does the pop up blocker keep getting unchecked every time browser is launched?

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TonyE
TonyE
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See How to fix preferences that won't save and the section on "Other software disables the popup blocker" at Popups not blocked - MozillaZine Knowledge Base

cor-el
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Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks.

  • Java Plug-in 1.6.0_05 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper)

Update the Java plugin to the latest version.