Forgive me if this has been discussed before but for those that are interested, there are shareware and freeware programs you can download to automatically close or just plain block pop up windows. Of course, there may be instances where you will lose valid information, but if you don't want to or can't see them to begin with, these programs could be useful. Here are a couple I've come across in my Web travels.... NoAds (free) -- http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/stories/info/0,,00124X,.html AdSubtract ($29.95) -- http://www.adsubtract.com/ Adfilter ($24.95) -- http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/stories/info/0,,000YZ7,.html Sorry for the long URL, but more are listed at the following URL: http://hotfiles.zdnet.com/cgi-bin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/mlt.html?link=1&Utext=ad+ads+advertisement+advertising+banner+block+browser+browsing+cookie+. Jenny Levine Internet Development Specialist Suburban Library System http://www.sls.lib.il.us/