Pop-up

Term used to describe a Window that appears on top of all other Windows. This term became a well-known term with the advent of intrusive and non-intrusive Internet pop-up ads. These ads became increasingly annoying as this form of advertising started to become more popular with many web pages.

• Additional information about stopping and preventing Internet pop-up ads can be found on document CH000491.
• Additional information about stopping Windows messenger pop-ups can be found on document CH000519.

Also see: Internet