Popup link blocked why?

[wmsopou]

Below is a quote from window XP sp2 about popup bloking. I basically
says that links are not blocked, but somehow my java script in a <a
href="" onClick="javascipt:window.open(..);return false;"> is still
blocked. Whats the deal??



What does Internet Explorer consider a pop-up window?
Internet Explorer will attempt to block any window opened automatically
from script, with the exception of createPopup(). Some common functions
that are affected are window.open(), showModelessDialog(),
showModalDialog(), and showHelp(). (Note: Targeting the search pane
automatically is also blocked due to pop-up blocking restrictions.)

A pop-up window opened as a direct result of a user action (e.g.,
clicking a page element) will not be blocked. Pop-up blocking does not
apply by default to the Intranet or Trusted Sites Zones.

 

[Rob ^_^]

Hi Wmsopou,

I have noticed this too with IE7 RC1. I think they are using the same popup
blocking engine which seems a bit buggy or confusing to the user (there are
so many permetations with popup blocking and tabbed browsing)

Also other add-in toolbars with popup blocking can pre-empt the built-in
popup blocker causing un-expected behavior, so check if you have any
third-party popup blockers. This may cause problems for you if you are
designing a web site trying to cater for all user browser settings.

The simple design answer is to not use popup windows and keep navigation on
your web site "Flat". Ofcourse if you are designing for Intranets where you
may have control over browser configurations it may be possible to use
popups with some confidence.

Regards.

 

[Guest]

I had this problem but I believe it was with the Yahoo toolbar and IE. If
you have that check into uninstalling it.
Best Regards,
Kaja