When you’re browsing the internet using Internet Explorer and constantly faced with the frustrating pop-up message “You are about to view pages over a secure connection or about to leave the secure connection,” it can quickly become annoying. Every time you move to the next page, you must click “Yes” to proceed. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to stop this behavior and improve your browsing experience.
Steps to Fix the Secure Connection Pop-Up in Internet Explorer
- Check Your Windows Updates
Ensure your Windows updates are up to date, as they play a critical role in your computer’s overall security. Keeping your system updated can help resolve compatibility issues that might trigger the “secure connection” pop-up message. - Adjust Internet Explorer Settings
To stop the repeated prompts, follow these simple steps:
- Open Internet Explorer and click on the gear icon in the top right corner to open the settings menu.
- Select Internet options.
- Under the Advanced tab, scroll down to the Security section.
- Uncheck the option that says Warn about invalid website certificates.
- Click Apply and then OK to save your changes.
Get Rid of the “Security Alerts: You Are About to View Pages Over a Secure Connection” Prompt
If you want to get rid of the Security Alerts that prompt you with “You are about to view pages over a secure connection or about to leave the secure connection,” here are the steps to resolve this issue:
- Open Internet Explorer or Launch IE.
- Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the browser.
- Select Internet Options from the menu that appears (see the image below for reference).
Click on the Gear Icon and select Internet Options. Picture below
Click on the Security Tab
Click on Custom Level
Scroll down and you will find the Miscellaneous section
Under miscellaneous you are looking for Display mixed content click on Enable
Click on OK. Close IE (Internet Explorer)
Why the “Secure Connection” Pop-Up Happens and How to Stop It
The “You are about to view pages over a secure connection” pop-up appears when Internet Explorer detects that a webpage is shifting from a secure (HTTPS) connection to a less secure one (HTTP). This is typically seen when navigating from a site with an SSL certificate to a site without one.
By following the steps above and making the necessary adjustments, you should no longer be interrupted by this annoying pop-up message. This will allow you to browse the internet more smoothly, without unnecessary clicks.
Remember, it’s always a good idea to ensure your Windows updates are installed to maintain your computer’s security.