> Is there a way that IE 5.x and 6.x can block URLs that are defined with > a wildcard pattern? For example, can it be set to block all URLs that > start with "http://ad." ? There's various freeware that can block both banner ads and pop ups. I use AdSubtract, www.adsubtract.com, to block the former. Regards, Bob Haroche O n P o i n t S o l u t i o n s http://www.OnPointSolutions.com