One of the most common techniques used to redirect a user from one web page to another is by using the "meta-refresh" tag. This line of code triggers a countdown, which goes unseen by the user, until the page automatically redirects to a specified URL. This allows a website owner to force the user to visit any web page they want, which is a security risk if the web page contains malware or viruses. Fortunately, many web browsers allow you the option of disabling automatic redirection.
Internet Explorer
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Step 1
Click the "Tools" menu, then click "Internet Options."
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Step 2
Click the "Security" tab. Click the "Custom Level" button.
Step 3
Scroll down to the "Miscellaneous" section in the "Security Settings" window.
Step 4
Click the "Disable" radio button under the "Allow META REFRESH" option to disable the meta-refresh tag.
Step 5
Click "OK" to confirm the security configuration change.
Mozilla Firefox
Step 1
Click the "Tools" menu, then click "Options."
Step 2
Click the "Advanced" button, then click the "General" tab.
Step 3
Click to place a check in the "Warn me when web sites try to redirect..." check box, under the "Accessibility" section.
Step 4
Click the "OK" button to confirm the change.
Opera
Step 1
Click the "Tools" menu, then click "Preferences."
Step 2
Click the "Advanced" tab.
Step 3
Click to clear the check from the "Enable automatic redirection" check box.
Step 4
Click "OK."