Free pop-up blocker from www.panicware.com. Been using it for years. It's the same pop-up blocker that is built into the Google toolbar. Very nice product.
Both of these alternative browsers have built in pop-up blockers and are free to download. Have been using them both for years. I like Opera best because it's the fastest browser out. I rarely use IE anymore, only as a last resort and that is very seldom lately.
sometimes a pop up blocker may not be enough. in addition to a pop up blocker i recommend having a program to remove spyware the 2 that i highly recommend are