I have changed setting to BLOCK popups and redirects but it isn't working

Richard Strand 0 Reputation points
2026-08-07T18:38:03.1933333+00:00

I have changed setting to BLOCK popups and redirects but it isn't working

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
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  1. Ivan B 119.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-07T19:19:22.6266667+00:00

    Hi,

    I also recommend clearing site settings that might have active pop-ups or redirects.

    Open Microsoft Edge > Click the three dots > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data > Select "All time," check the "Site permissions" option, and click "Clear now."

    I would also recommend clearing the cache and cookies, though doing so means you will have to log in again to sites where you were previously logged in.

    Then, go back to the previous menu, select "Site permissions" > "All permissions," and check if pop-ups are set to "Blocked."

    Check your extensions, as mentioned in the AI's response.

    Please consider rating the question (accept the answer or not), and access the community at Microsoft Q&A if you have further questions.

    Thanks.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-08-07T18:38:15.81+00:00

    If pop-ups and redirects are still appearing after Blocked (recommended) is turned on in Edge, use this check sequence:

    1. In Edge, confirm the setting path: Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Site permissions > All permissions > Pop-ups and redirects. Make sure Blocked (recommended) is turned on.
    2. Check the Allowed list in Pop-ups and redirects. Remove any site that should not be allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects.
    3. Update Edge: Go to Settings and more > Settings > About Microsoft Edge. Install any available update.
    4. Test extensions: Go to Settings and more > Extensions > Manage extension. Turn extensions off one at a time and test again. If the issue stops, an extension is interfering.
    5. Turn on third-party cookie blocking: Go to Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies. Turn on Block third-party cookies.
    6. Clear the browser cache.
    7. Scan the device for malware.

    Important limits of Edge pop-up blocking:

    • Website advertisements made to look like pop-ups inside a page cannot be blocked by the Edge pop-up blocker.
    • Edge does not prevent a pop-up from opening if a button or link on the page was selected.

    If the extra windows appear only after clicking on something, that behavior can be caused by the site itself or by an extension rather than the built-in pop-up blocker.

    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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