Blocking extensions will help remove ads from social media, news and entertainment sites. The life hacker has selected the most popular, simple, convenient and functional solutions that will ensure fast loading of sites and help protect against malicious programs distributed through ad networks.
- License:free software.
- OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Compatibility:Google Ghrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari, Yandex.Browser, Maxthon, Microsoft Edge.
- Russian language support:there is
The most popular blocker extension. It copes well with advertising banners and pop-ups, has ample opportunities to customize its own filters and does not require money. Will not allow Adblock Plus to enter the user and viral sites, thereby protecting the system from infection.
- License:free software.
- OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Compatibility:Mozilla Firefox, Google Ghrome, Opera, Safari.
- Russian language support:there is.
Element Hiding Helper is an add-on to the Adblock Plus extension that allows you to hide absolutely any part of the page. For example, Adblock has cleaned all ad content from the site. But some buttons or links are not advertisements, and you still don't want to see them. Let's say on rambler.ru you want to get rid of the link "Dating on Rambler" and the exchange rate of the Central Bank.
Click on the Adblock Plus icon in the upper right corner of the screen and click on "Select an item to hide". It can also be called by pressing Ctrl + Shift + F3.
Move the cursor over the element you want to remove: it will be highlighted with a red frame. Click on it with the mouse and in the window that opens, click "Add filter".
There will be no unwanted items.
- License:free software.
- OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Compatibility:Google Ghrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari.
- Russian language support:no.
Another extension for removing annoying ads. It works as efficiently as Adblock Plus, but at the same time has an undeniable advantage: it consumes much less computer resources, accelerating page loading.
The ability to hide any part of the web page you don't like is also provided in uBlock. In this case, you do not need to install anything else: just use the Eyedropper tool.
Most ad blockers generate income from displaying individual banner ads. They are almost invisible, but at the same time they fulfill their goal. You can disable them, but for this you need to uncheck the box, which very few people manage to find the first time.
- License:free software.
- OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Compatibility: Google Ghrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari.
- Russian language support:there is.
You have probably noticed more than once that after reading an article about a new phone, you are haunted by its advertising. It is this collection of information that blocks Ghostery, while also speeding up page loading. Agree, this is important.
Opera
- License:free software.
- Operating system:Windows, Mac, Linux.
- Russian language support:there is.
How to remove ads in desktop applications
Blockers have a lot more options than browser extensions. They are able to remove ads from not only web pages, but also applications. For example, the usual Skype, Viber or uTorrent.
- License: commercial software.
- OS: Windows, macOS.
- Russian language support:there is.
The parental control function is convenient: it is possible to set up both blacklists, which prohibit the child from visiting unwanted sites for you, and white ones, which open only certain ones.
Adguard also takes over network security: it blocks sites with potentially dangerous content and stops all attempts to track your activity while you are surfing the web.
The free version is provided for 14 days. The subscription price is 250 rubles per year.
- License: free software.
- Operating system: Windows.
- Russian language support:no.
Free software that easily detects malicious code on web pages, blocks sites with suspicious content, and has extensive in-app ad blocking capabilities.
The advantage of Ad Muncher is its lightness. The distribution kit weighs no more than 500 KB, installation will not affect the performance of the computer in any way.
Ad Muncher is completely in English, but the interface is so simple and straightforward that even a novice user will not have any difficulties in working.
- License: shareware.
- Operating system: Windows.
- Russian language support:no.
As simple as it is powerful tool for blocking ads and inappropriate content. The program's filters are regularly updated, which makes working with it comfortable and reliable.
The basic functions of the program are free. You will need to subscribe to access advanced features such as blocking ads on social networks, better security, or getting technical support. A year of using the full version of the application costs $ 19.
Application in English. But thanks to the intuitive interface, there will be no difficulties in work.
How to remove ads in mobile browsers
Those who are completely satisfied with their own browser can install blocker applications.
Free Adblocker Browser
- License: free software.
- Operating system: Android.
- Russian language support:there is.
Mobile browser widely known in narrow circles. Hides all types of ads, ensures safety when working on the web and does not require configuration.
The phone no longer needs to load dozens of banners and commercials. Therefore, the load on it is reduced significantly, and this, in turn, allows you to significantly save battery power.
Adblock Browser
- License:free software.
- Operating system:Android, iOS.
- Russian language support:there is.
Not only the name is similar to the previous browser, but also the principle of operation. Prohibits displaying advertising banners, videos, pictures and ads, reduces the load on the phone and monitors your safety.
Due to the fact that the popular Firefox is taken as a basis, it is more convenient to work in Adblock Browser, and in some ways even more pleasant than in most analogues.
Opera
- License: free software.
- Operating system: Android.
- Russian language support: there is.
Like the desktop version, Opera for mobile natively supports ad blocking. The built-in news feed reports on the latest events in the country and the world, without letting you miss something important. Well, the number of downloads, which has exceeded 100 million, speaks for itself.
- License: free software.
- OS: iOS, Android (for Samsung).
- Russian language support:there is.
This popular blocker will help iOS users clear ads from Safari pages and Samsung owners clean up their Android browsers. Thanks to the addition of whitelisting, it is possible to leave the selected pages unchanged, if necessary.
Crystal
- License:commercial software.
- OS:iOS, Android (for Samsung).
- Russian language support:no
A popular application due to its simplicity and functionality. To prohibit the display of ads, you need to go to the settings, select a browser and enable the "Content Blocking Rules". And that's all.
In fact, Crystal has no other settings. The lack of black and white lists is a little upsetting, but the application does its job perfectly well.
Crystal costs 29 rubles.
Adblock fast
- License:free software.
- OS:iOS, Android.
- Russian language support:no.
Another app for advertising-weary iOS and Android users. Adblock Fast is free, but it's not perfect. Sometimes completely legal content, for example, a product in an online store, falls under the distribution. And it happens that the ad banner remains in its rightful place.
Nevertheless, in most cases, the application copes with the declared functions.
How to remove ads in all Android apps
This section is for those who want to clean not only browsers, but all other mobile applications as well.
- License:commercial software.
- Operating system:Android.
- Russian language support:there is.
A full-fledged software that removes ads from all other mobile applications.
You won't be able to find Adguard on Google Play. You can download the utility from the developer's website.
The free option only supports browser cleaning. To block ads in apps, you will need to purchase the full version. The issue price is 129 rubles per year.
- License:free software.
- Operating system: Android.
- Russian language support:there is.
In short, AdAway adjusts the hosts file so that applications have access to the Internet, but cannot load ads. AdAway will require root rights to change system files. How to get them, Lifehacker already.
Working with the program will not be difficult. Basically, there are only two buttons on the main screen. The first one blocks access to ads, and the second one allows you to return system files to their original appearance if you decide to get rid of the application.
- License:free software.
- Operating system: Android.
- Russian language support:there is.
The application will also require your phone to have root rights to access the system directories and will also change the hosts file. AdFree effectively copes with all types of advertising and, in comparison with analogs, takes up much less space, practically not using the resources of the phone.
You can download the blocker from the official repository: for obvious reasons, Google does not want to see this program in the list of its applications.
How to remove ads on all iOS — applications
iOS is a closed source system in which access to system files is initially disabled. But, as a rule, they must be edited to block ads.
A prerequisite is a jailbreak, that is, full access rights. Remember that this operation can be a reason for denying warranty service, and a mistake can turn your iPhone or iPad into a useless brick of plastic and metal.
To navigate system folders, you need a file manager such as iFiles.
Change folder permissions
In order for an advertisement to appear in a particular application, first of all, it must be downloaded and saved to the device. In most cases, ad files are saved in the application-specific Caches folder. If you restrict recording to this directory, the advertisement will have nowhere to take files for playback and you simply won't see it.
- Go to the folder with the program: User → Application → "Program name".
- Find the Caches folder.
- Set the "Read" and "Run" rights for it.
Removing images from program folder
- Go to User → Containers → Bundle → Application → Application name.
- Delete all files from the folder that may be associated with advertising.
Removing iAd
iAd is the service that delivers ads to all Apple products. By deleting the folders that are related to it, we thereby get rid of unwanted content.
Navigate to iOS system folders and delete the following:
- com.apple.iad.adlibd.
- iAdFramework.axbundle.
- iAd.framework.
- iAdCore.framework
Remember that all jailbreak methods do not guarantee 100% success because they have nothing to do with Apple developers. And by deleting unnecessary things from the system folders, you can permanently disable the phone. Therefore, when deciding to get rid of ads, be careful.
Probably the most popular and annoying problem on the Internet for ordinary users is constantly appearing ads in the browser. If you click on each site to open pop-up ads with ads, then you have a malware, application or virus installed. Getting rid of this is not always easy.
It's called AdWare. Its creators make money from the fact that you view ads. Usually advertisements are broadcast in pop-up windows of various bookmakers and casinos.
I will try to show universal ways of solving this problem in all popular browsers ( Opera, Yandex, Chrome ..) and help you get rid of this ad forever.
Remove ads without additional programs
Since the applications and programs that cause pop-ups are not viruses, your antivirus may not see them. Follow a series of steps for this instruction:
- Disable all applications in your browser. If the advertisement appeared because of him, then it will disappear.
- Remove suspicious programs. It is possible that any of them is the cause of the advertisement.
- Remove unnecessary ones.
Do not forget to restart your computer when you are finished. Perhaps you are lucky and you removed ads with these simple steps, if not, read on.
Getting rid of ads with AdwCleaner
This program is free and created specifically for such cases with ads. It will cope with the virus if it is in the browser. Download it from the official site and run ( no installation required). Scan.
Then check all tabs ( highlighted in yellow in the image), uncheck the required items ( if sure) and clean up. Then the computer will reboot, the program will clean up and set the default browser settings. I found 3 problems in the registry.
After the reboot, you will see a progress report. Open your browser and check the result. If the ad remains, don't be discouraged. Use the following method.
Get rid of ads with Anti-Malware
If other methods do not help, use this program. It was created specifically to combat AdWare. The developers provide free access for 14 days, which is enough for you to remove ads. Download it from the official site and install.
Run a system scan. Remove all found objects using this program.
Usually these three methods will be enough to solve this problem.
Manual way to remove ads
Didn't the other methods help you? Then try to get rid of ads in the browser by removing the process responsible for its appearance. Use the free Process Explorer program. To do this, download it, and run ( no installation required). You need to find suspicious processes and remove them. The program has a detailed description for each of them.
If you are in doubt about a process, then it can be checked for viruses. To do this, select it and open the context menu. In it, select "Check VirusTotal" as in the image below. The results will be shown in the column to the right. You can also simply search for information about him in any search engine.
Once you find the process responsible for displaying ads, try stopping it and check ( restarting the computer) whether the ad has disappeared. If it reappears, find the location of the files that run it and delete them. To do this, select "Properties" from the context menu.
The path to the files will be displayed here ( a random process is taken as an example). Go there and delete them.
If you cannot delete for some reason, then try to do it through safe mode. To do this, you need to enable it.
Go to the Windows Runtime ( Win + R) and enter the command msconfig as shown in the image below.
Go to the path that was specified in the parameters and delete the files. Now advertising should be gone.
Checking the task scheduler
If all of the above methods did not work, then you need to go to the Windows Task Scheduler and see what is there. Go to Start \u003e\u003e Control Panel \u003e\u003e Task Scheduler.
First, enable the display of hidden tasks.
Then remove suspicious tasks and the tabs with ads will no longer appear. Below is a demonstration of how everything should roughly look for you.
Possible problems after removing the virus
Adware leaves several problems behind. It can change start page from shortcut, change hosts file and network setting. Now I will show you how to fix it all.
Fix shortcut
Sometimes it is not possible to change the start page when turning on the browser. Therefore, most likely the virus added its page address to the address in the label.
To fix this, go to your browser's shortcut property. Open the "Shortcut" tab and in it, delete all characters that are located behind the quotes in the "Object" field as in the example below.
Or just delete the shortcut and create a new one.
The virus can block access to search engines and other sites through the hosts file. You need to fix it. This can be done with a text editor ( notepad or other).
Go to the explorer My computer and go to the path: Your disk with the system ( usually drive C) \u003e\u003e Windows \u003e\u003e System32 \u003e\u003e Drivers \u003e\u003e etc. Open hosts with a text editor. Delete all lines up to the bottom first character # and save the file.
Correcting network settings
Perhaps, when you enter the browser, you have an error connecting to the proxy server. You can fix it in the network settings.
Go to Start \u003e\u003e Control Panel \u003e\u003e Internet Property. Here go to the "Connections" tab and go to the network settings.
In this window, leave the "Automatic detection of parameters" as in the image below, and remove the rest.
There should be no more mistakes.
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Caught a virus in your browser, and now ads are constantly popping up? This is terribly annoying. And it is not so easy to cure a browser from viruses. They still need to be found, and many modern antiviruses simply do not see this infection. Actually, that's why you get pop-ups, and advertising pages (for example, Vulcan or other casinos) are constantly opening.
So what if the browser is infected with a virus? Find and get rid of him 🙂. Especially for this, below are 6 effective ways to remove a virus from your browser. And as a bonus - a couple of useful tips on how to protect your computer or laptop from re-infection.
How do you know if your browser has been infected? This can be seen in the following symptoms:
Where do viruses appear in the browser?
Modern users very often install games, programs, extensions and generally do not watch what they are installing. Just click "Next, Next, Done" - and here's another adware virus quietly crept into your Windows system. As a result, pop-up windows appear, advertising pages open, etc.
And in 99% of cases the user is to blame. Why? Yes, because usually the treatment of the browser from viruses is required after:
Here you can add the lack of antivirus on a PC or laptop. Of course, it will not protect you from all viruses, but it will still detect and remove some. And if you think with your head and manually check suspicious files with an antivirus, it will help you avoid many problems. You can be sure of this.
How to clean your browser from viruses and ads
We figured out the causes and symptoms of viruses, now let's move on to the main thing. So how to get rid of adware virus in your browser? It all depends on what kind of infection you caught. However, below is a step-by-step instruction, following which you can cure your browser from various adware viruses.
It is universal and suitable for any Internet browser - Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Yandex Browser, Microsoft Edge. So all users can use it.
So, to get rid of viruses in your browser, follow these steps:
Run a full scan of your PC or laptop with an antivirus
Check browser add-ons
Some extensions install themselves. Therefore, go to your browser and check if there are any add-ons that you did not install. It is also recommended to delete those that you are not using.
Check installed apps
To open them, go to Start - Control Panel - Programs and Features.
Sometimes malicious modules are installed like regular software (for example, Webalta). To remove a virus that launches ads in a browser, you just need to find it and remove it from this list.
Check your browser shortcut
If, after launching it, the Vulcan or other advertising site page immediately opens, then most likely the problem lies in the shortcut. Sometimes viruses register in the properties of the shortcut (in the "Object" field) the address of the site, which opens when the browser starts. To fix this problem, remove the shortcut and create a new one.
Check the hosts file
Also, many viruses edit this file. As a result, when you open a popular website, another one opens (it looks the same outwardly, and you will not notice the difference). And then messages appear with a request to send SMS, pop-ups, aggressive ads, etc. There are two ways to remove this adware virus. The first is using the AVZ antivirus utility. And the second one is done manually. For this:
- Navigate to the path C: \\ Windows \\ System32 \\ drivers \\ etc.
- Open the hosts file with notepad.
- Delete unnecessary lines. A normal hosts file should look like this:
Programs for cleaning the browser from viruses
There are also special programs for removing viruses in the browser. They see what the antiviruses have missed and help get rid of malicious ad modules.
AdwCleaner
The first excellent program for cleaning the browser from ads and viruses is AdwCleaner (link to the official site).
This utility will perform a quick search for viruses in the browser and find all advertising toolbars, banners, malicious scripts. It also knows how to clean up shortcuts, files and registry.
Malwarebytes
Another effective program for cleaning browsers from viruses. It will quickly scan a PC or laptop and help get rid of pop-ups and annoying ads (link to the official site). It has more than enough capabilities to find a virus in your browser and remove it.
Browser protection from ads and viruses
And finally, as I promised, I will give some useful tips on how to protect your browser from viruses:
- Install an antivirus on your laptop or PC. You can free it. The main thing is not to forget to update it (or turn on auto-update). In half the cases, it will help you remove the virus from your browser. Or rather, to prevent infection. I recommend reading:.
- Install a program to remove adware viruses. What antiviruses miss will be noticed by special utilities like AdwCleaner or HitmanPRO. With this combination, not a single infection will simply get through to your PC. And for your own peace of mind, periodically run a browser scan for viruses (for example, once a month).
- Install a browser extension to block ads. It can be Adblock or Adguard - at your discretion. And if you want to disable ads on your favorite website or blog (to support its owner financially), just add this web resource to the exception.
And most importantly: use your head! Do not download suspicious exe-files (especially if you need a movie in avi or mkv format), do not follow unknown links, do not go to dubious sites.
As they say, the best antivirus is the one on the other side of the monitor 🙂. That is, the user. If you violate the above rules, then no antivirus will help you. You need to be extremely careful on the Internet - remember this!
Instead of conclusions
That's all. Now you know what to do if there is a virus in your browser, as well as a lot of ways to remove it. But it is better to avoid contamination. And then no pop-ups, ad tabs and banners will bother you.
: auto mode
Dr.Web CureIt! healing utility
A fairly well-known and good program aimed at problems of this nature. When downloading and installing free version immediately warns that the data on the detected viruses is sent to the server, without sending it is possible only for money. Maybe that's why it works well, because every day, in many thousands, it sends reports to programmers, and among them are "newly minted" viruses.
The utility is intended for temporary use and is not located in active system files - it is downloaded and installed without installation. Download link from the official website .
AdwCleaner utility.
This program is free and like the previous one, it is intended for temporary use and remains active on the computer.
- By clicking on the link AdwCleaner, download by clicking " Download now”And run the boot file.
- Press the button " Scan"And then, after the program finds the virus files, press" Clear«
We remove ads using Hitman Pro application
- Sufficiently effective utility Hitman Pro. It finds most of the unwanted virus programs well and removes them. The program is supplied under the Shareware license, but the first 30 days of use are absolutely free, and this will be enough for you.
- Download the Hitman Pro program from the manufacturer's official website and run her. Select the option " I'm only going to scan the system once". In this case, the program will not be installed on your computer's hard drive, but will automatically start scanning your system for malware.
- Once the scan is complete, you can remove the detected adware viruses. Then restart your computer and check if the problem is resolved.
Remove pop-up ads with Malwarebytes Antimalware
If Hitman Pro fails, try this option. This is another free application to get rid of malware, including Adware, which initiates ad windows in Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and other browsers.
Download the Malwarebytes Antimalware program from the official website - install the utility, scan the system and remove the found programs
Restart your computer and run your browser to see if the problem is fixed.
Get rid of annoying ads manually
If you have reached these lines, then the above methods did not help to save you from advertising in the browser and we will try to do it manually... It should be noted right away that while downloading files, for example from torrent trackers or other downloaders, a large number of programs are installed without warning.
The user may not know that he has launched dangerous applications or extensions into his system, since they can leak onto the computer unnoticed along with the necessary programs, some of them are browsers and add-ons to them, applications for quick access to social networks and other unknown and questionable programs that can be tracked (not always):
- To do this, go to “ Control Panel"(In the start menu) and then" Programs and Features«.
- We look last installed programs, if the name of the program (often the creators of such viruses disguise themselves as useful ones, downloader, helper, etc.) and the installation number coincides in the date of occurrence of such a problem, then remove them, but usually such malicious add-ons manage to "inherit" a lot by running processes on the computer (you don't see them) or extensions in browsers and changing their temporary files.
Replacing browser shortcuts
- Right-click on the browser shortcut used and see where it leads.
- If there are extraneous entries other than the location where the boot file is stored, then delete them.
We are looking for the source of the problem through the task manager
The processes listed below may be causing your problem. Open the task manager ( Alt + Ctrl + Delete). Then go to the " Processes"(Windows 7) or on the" Details"(Windows 8, 8.1). Click " Show processes of all users". Find the above names in the running processes. In the task manager, pay attention to the following process names:
- pirritdesktop.exe (and other processes with the word pirrit);
- search project (and other processes with the word search, except for the Windows SearchIndexer service - you cannot touch it);
- awesomehp, conduit, babylon, webalta, websocial, CodecDefaultKernel.exe, mobogenie.
- You can check them by right-clicking and opening the location of the file and the installation number of this file (which is a sign). These processes must be completed, and you should learn about the files that launched them on the Internet - surely other people have also encountered a similar problem, and you will find the right solution.
- If you cannot delete some files, then you can do this through safe mode. To do this, click on the keyboard buttons with the logo Win + R, enter msconfig and press " OK».
Put " Safe mode", Click" OK"And reboot the system... After rebooting, it is worth checking the active Windows services to find links to the viral process.
Remove adware browser extensions
- In addition to viruses and programs on the hard drive, ads can pop up as a result of activity installed extensions... Open the list of browser extensions in which you are working (below is an example for the Opera browser).
- Disable questionable extensions that you haven't installed that cause ads to appear.
Virus changes to the hosts file
To fix the hosts file go to the folder Windows \\ System32 \\ drivers \\ etc\\, open the file hosts - notepad. Erase all lines below the last one, which starts with a hash. Save the file.
- The first highlighted addresses that start with a hash in the line are an example (not active) of how to enter the required addresses set by default, all the rest are changes made that need to be deleted (if you did not fit in). Here, the IP-addresses of pages, for example, social networks or search engines, can be spoofed, as a result of which you will be redirected to fake sites that do not externally differ from the original ones, but with advertising or possibly even fraudulent actions.
Blocking viral ads and pop-ups with the Adguard extension
A large number of positive reviews about this application, namely about the effectiveness in the fight against intrusive advertising and the speed of browsers with this program. Link to download Adguard from the official website and details of its functionality. After downloading - run the installation file.
Blocking ads with the AdBlock extension
If you see unwanted ads, you can try installing the AdBlock extension. However, it does not always effectively help with pop-ups, especially of this nature, but the creators of this application are constantly working to improve their capabilities.
- Be careful while installing AdBlock. There are quite a few similarly named browser extensions that disguise themselves as a useful utility, but cause pop-ups themselves. It is recommended to install AdBlock (from the official site).
It would seem that by moving from watching television to a more conscious and selective receipt of information, namely through the Internet, we finally got rid of unnecessary and obtrusive advertising. She not only scatters attention, distracting from the main thing, but also frankly annoying. However, to our deep regret, this engine of commerce has found a place on the World Wide Web, and what a place it is! It is worth going to absolutely any site - and in most cases Yandex and FireFox, Chrome and Interet Explorer are right there - no matter what software you use, there is no escape from it. Are there really no ways to rid yourself of unnecessary intrusive information? Why, there are ways to solve the problem, and there are several of them. Let's take a look at the basic Facebook methods in Yandex.Browser.
Getting rid of ads by the browser itself
We suggest starting directly from the settings of the browser itself. To implement this method, all you need is Internet access. Open your browser and follow the instructions below:
- In the upper right corner, find the icon called "Service" (or use the keyboard shortcut Alt + X) and in the list that opens, select "Browser options".
- We need the "Advanced" tab. Here, in the parameters window, you can adjust certain settings for working on the Internet - enable or disable certain actions.
- In this case, we need to disable advertising on Yandex (the browser we use). Find the "Multimedia" section and remove the icons from the following items:
- play animations on web pages;
- play sounds on web pages (if necessary);
- show images;
- show picture frames;
- allow alternative codecs for media items.
After removing the above checkboxes, press the "Apply" button. Now you will not be distracted by pop-ups, constantly flashing advertising banners, as well as extraneous sounds or videos. In addition, website pages will load faster as all unnecessary content is disabled.
Why is the browser built-in method bad?
This method, despite its simplicity and convenience, has a very significant (and for many critical) drawback. By disabling ads in this way, you will not be able to see the images you need, as well as view videos in Yandex.Browser. Therefore, it should be used only in extreme cases and only "true minimalists".
Using plugins to combat advertising in Yandex.Browser
If the first method we reviewed turned out to be too categorical for you, do not despair. The second option for how to disable ads in Yandex Browser is more appropriate. These are special plugins. There are several varieties of them, but we will focus on the most commonly used ones.
The first option is to install the Flash Block plugin
Let's start with an add-on called Flash Block. How does it work? Very simple. All you need to do is install this application on your computer and run it, the plugin will do the rest itself. When the browser starts, it will be able to turn off ads in Yandex completely, blocking all Flash content on the pages of loaded sites. Using the Flash Block program, you will isolate yourself from all kinds of commercials, constantly pop-up windows and flashing banners.
Extension notes
There is also a drawback in this case: most likely, various browser games will become unavailable to you - they will simply stop working. You can solve this problem: after installing the plugin, you need to make some settings. For certain sites, you can allow the download of the flash, if you really need it. Thus, you will get rid of unnecessary advertising content, but retain the ability to watch interesting videos / images and run games.
The second option is the "veteran" among Adblock Plus plugins
It's time to move on to one of the most popular and really useful add-ons - the Adblock Plus plugin. This software was developed quite a long time ago, in 2002, when Runet was just emerging, but it does not lose its relevance (in an improved version, of course) to this day. The Adblock Plus add-on allows you to get rid of absolutely all advertising that can overtake us on the World Wide Web: these are not only banners, videos and pop-ups, but also contextual advertising, as well as its other types.
Features of the plugin
So, how to disable ads in Yandex Browser using this application? First of all, you need to install it on your computer. You can download it on the official website, where you will need to select the extension for the browser you are using - in our case it is "Yandex". It should be noted that special filters are required for the plugin to work - today they are usually already built into the software by default. This is the standard Easy List filter, usually it is enough to use only it. If necessary, you can download additional filters containing a number of requests for displaying advertising content.
After Adblock Plus is installed, you need to select the filter that we will use to block ads in Yandex Browser. With the help of the available settings, you can disable only those ads that seem unnecessary and unnecessarily intrusive to you, while leaving useful blocks. If you notice a banner or image interfering with your web page view, right-click on it and choose the "Block Image" action. Now there will be an empty space in the place where the ad unit was previously located. The plugin works very well - in most cases, you won't even guess that some place on the web page was previously occupied by advertising content.
Features and benefits of the Adblock Plus add-on
The Adblock Plus extension will allow you to create lists of sites yourself, adding them to a black or white sheet as you see fit. At the moment of blocking the advertising message in the address bar of the browser, you will see the corresponding icon, with which you can prohibit the display of the blocked content permanently or allow it on this site. Undoubtedly, the use of this add-on will make the Internet faster and more pleasant than in the case when an advertisement pops up in the browser and distracts attention from the useful content of the web page.
Modern product for fighting advertising - Adguard
I would like to tell you about one more modern software program in Yandex. It is versatile and very convenient if you use several different browsers at the same time (FireFox, Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer). The extension is called Adguard - it helps to easily and effectively deal with all types of advertising, focusing on the most common types of advertising on the Russian Internet. These are not only banners, videos and text blocks, but also rich media, and many others - the latest and most sophisticated types of it.
Features of the Adguard extension
The application works efficiently, all operations are performed in the background, which means that they do not distract the user from his Internet activities. There is also a special browser module that allows you to manually configure the blocking (directly at the time of using the browser). The built-in filter offers to independently adjust the parameters of the Adguard plugin. Another undoubted plus, which is important to all owners of a 3G-modem, is the essential multilingual application interface, including support for the Russian version of the program. In general, Adguard is a worthy alternative to the beloved and popular Adblock.
Which of the presented methods of disabling ads should you choose?
Thus, we looked at several effective and fairly simple ways to get rid of intrusive Internet ads and make your web browsing more enjoyable and faster. The easiest way in the event that advertisements are constantly popping up in Yandex Browser is to adjust the internal settings. However, it is less convenient for the main category of users and is not as flexible as everyone else (since, together with advertising, it makes it impossible to view useful content). The most effective and applicable in modern realities for most users is the method of installing a special plugin. Here, the choice depends on personal preference. Our advice is to use the Adblock Plus extension that has proven itself over the years or try out the new, but well-implemented Adguard plugin. The advantages of these extensions are obvious: the ability to choose content to display, including useful ad units, and manual blocking of intrusive ads.
Why Ads Are Not Always Bad, or When Ad Content Shouldn't Be Blocked
Before finishing the article, I would like to add a few more words about the situation when, when opening the browser, an advertisement opens, so annoying, but firmly entrenched in our lives. Each has a number of sites, which he regularly and from time to time visits with one purpose or another. It can be training or even doing some work, storing information, watching videos or other entertainment, and so on. As you know, most sites work and "live" primarily through advertising. Advertisers post their information on their platform, for which the site receives a certain reward. By disabling the display of ads, you are depriving your favorite web resource of the opportunity to earn money. One fine (or not so) day, it may simply close ... Agree, an unpleasant situation. Do you want this? Therefore, before you turn off ads in Yandex.Browser, think about where it really interferes, and where you can simply not pay attention to its display. This is where the plugins presented above will help you. Conscious content selection is the most rational choice of a modern user!
