Not sure of the meaning is this junk mail or something different
2006-08-13 04:13:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
A small window that appears while you're looking at something else. Usually in the context of a small browser window that usually contains an advertisement, which suddenly appears while you're looking at a web page.
2006-08-13 04:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pop up is a box that comes up on top of the screen you are already watching. Most of the time they are ads. If you click on a link (an address) however, sometimes they are pop ups. For example, if you were on a web site and saw something you wanted to look at, sometimes there would be a pop up box instead of a new screen. The best way to avoid those irritating pop up ads is to find a free pop up blocker and install it on your computer. Be careful, though. Free doesn't always mean free.
2006-08-13 11:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by The Nana of Nana's 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people answered this already. Yeah, it is a new window that is opened by a page you are currently viewing (you didn't click for it). There are all sorts of utilities that gives you the chance to stop them, well... most of them.
The Internet Explorer from Windows XP Service Pack 2 includes the facility of blocking pop-ups. As a matter of fact, most major browsers do.
Alternatively, you can download Google Toolbar (go to http://toolbar.google.com/T4/). Not only it gives you the opportunity to search from the toolbar and other shortcuts, but you can see the page ranking of what you are currently viewing and many more. However, many times this kind of toolbars are a pain in the neck. Personally, I wouldn't use them.
2006-08-13 11:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by Bogdan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just the way advertisers put ads up on the screen your viewing. They call them pop ups because they suddenly pop up out of nowhere on your computer screen. You can prevent this with a pop up blocker compliments of your web browser.
2006-08-13 11:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by Caroline M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an advert that pops up on a web page there's also pop unders which are below the web page as well junk mail is sent to you via your e-mail address only.
2006-08-13 11:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by mescalin57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an advertisement that pops up on your screen while on a Website, hence the name pop-up.
2006-08-13 11:16:53 · answer #6 · answered by greenwolf44 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means everytime you get one you should pop up out of your seat and yell at the top of your voice exclaiming.
FUKCIN POP UPS
2006-08-13 11:17:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pop-up is when your viewing the internet, such as you are right now, and as your reading a small window displays an advertisement.
Hope this helps!
Jason
2006-08-13 11:16:27 · answer #8 · answered by JasonCrate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ad that appears in a separate window on top of content already on-screen
2006-08-13 11:15:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pop up is an advertisement that pops up on your screen. They're bad for you if you steal from god
2006-08-13 11:17:49 · answer #10 · answered by thecreatedshank 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋