Let me begin by saying: adverts can be very useful and help you find what you are looking for; some ads are unobtrusive and inoffensive. However, I personally don’t like seeing ads and I always encourage people to block them. Yes, I have ads on my site now, but that doesn’t mean I want frequent Windows Guides readers seeing them. In this guide, you’ll learn how to block ads in IE8*, Firefox, Opera, and Chrome.
*IE has no supported extension, and your results will vary.
Scroll to your browser below and learn how to block Ads
Internet Explorer 8
To block ads in Internet Explorer, do the following:
- If you haven’t already, upgrade to version 8
- While browsing, click Safety > InPrivate Browsing (CTRL+SHIFT+P)
![inprivate0 Stop Seeing Ads While You Surf the Internet [How To]](/tech/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/inprivate0.png "inprivate0")
- You will be notified InPrivate browsing is running
![inprivate Stop Seeing Ads While You Surf the Internet [How To]](/tech/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/inprivate.png "inprivate")
This is not the best solution to block ads, and it doesn’t work on this site; however, I’ve tried it with other sites (that I wont list for obvious reasons) and it has worked well.
Mozilla Firefox
To block ads in Mozilla Firefox, do the following:
- Download AdBlock Plus
![adblock1 Stop Seeing Ads While You Surf the Internet [How To]](/tech/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/adblock1.png "adblock1")
- When prompted, select EasylistUSA as your subscription
- Enjoy ad-free browsing!
Google Chrome
To block ads in Google Chrome, do the following:
- Go to the AdSweep site
- Follow the instructions for Google Chrome (these are subject to change and better referenced than replicated.)
Opera
To block ads in Opera, do the following:
- Go to the AdSweep site
- Follow the instructions for Opera (these are subject to change and better referenced than replicated.)
Safari
To block ads in Safari, do the following:
- Download Safari AdBlock
- Install the software and enjoy ad-free web browsing
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9 Responses to Stop Seeing Ads While You Surf the Internet [How To]
Jamal Pace
For the Opera instructions, you wrote “follow the instructions for Google Chrome”. Is this what it is supposed to say? (BTW, I don’t use Opera, I just noticed the instructions while browsing for Chrome)
Jamal Pace
This extension blocked the game news on Gamespot.com
Rich
Jamal, that was a mistake. Thanks for pointing it out
John Reese
I use Mike Burgress Host file to block ads, does not matter which browser you are running. Go to this web site for complete details on how to install and download. The Host file will stop ads and if you click on ad (in Ebay) Host file will block the action. The Host file will stop virus or trojans calling home. If you get email with ads, you will no see the ad in your browser.
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
or type Mike Burgess Host file in google.
Jon E
I think that there should be an easier way to do this, seeing how Chrome has a stable version and how this feature is still missing in the beta version.
Carl T
I’ve been using an IE based browser for years that has a built-in pop-up blocker as well as other features as standard that Firefox has as plug-ins.
The browser has all the standard features one would expect such as being skinable, tabs, RSS reader, etc.
http://www.maxthon.com/
Rich
Thanks for sharing Carl
Clarkson
Way to cut down the ad revenue…. including your own. Tsk tsk.
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