Google Chrome web browser is a practically perfect browser, but a huge number of pop-ups on the Internet can spoil all the impression of web surfing. Today we will look at how you can block the pop-up windows in the chrome.
The pop-up windows are a fairly intrusive type of advertising on the Internet, when a separate Google Chrome web browser window appears during web surfing on your screen, which automatically redirects to an advertising site. Fortunately, pop-up windows in the browser can be disabled both by the standard tools of Google Chrome and third parties.
How to turn off pop-ups in Google Chrome
You can perform the task as built-in Google Chrome tools and third-party tools.Method 1: Disconnect pop-ups using the Adblock extension
In order to remove all advertising comprehensively (promotional blocks, pop-up windows, advertising in video and other), you will need to resort to installing a special adblock expansion. For more detailed instructions on the use of this expansion, we have already published on our website.
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Method 2: Using Adblock Plus Extension
Another extension for Google Chrome - Adblock Plus is very similar to the solution from the first method.
- To block pop-ups in this way, you will need to set the addition to your browser. You can do this by downloading it or from the developer's official website or from the chrome supplement store. To open the add-on store, click on the upper right corner on the browser menu button and go to the "Advanced Tools" section - "Extensions".
- In the window that opens, go down to the easiest page and select the "More Extensions" button.
- In the left area of the window using the search bar, enter the name of the desired extension and press the ENTER key.
- The first result will display the extension you need, near which you will need to click the "Install" button.
- Confirm the expansion setting.
- Finish, after installing the expansion, no additional actions should be done - any pop-ups are already blocked.
Method 3: Using Adguard Program
Adguard program is perhaps the most efficient and comprehensive solution for blocking pop-up windows not only in Google Chrome, but also in other programs installed on the computer. Immediately it should be noted that, in contrast to the add-ons, which were discussed above, this program is not free, but it provides much more wide opportunities for blocking unwanted information and security on the Internet.
- Download and install the Adguard program on your computer. As soon as its installation is completed, there will be no trace from pop-ups in Google Chrome. Make sure that its work is active for your browser, if you go to the "Settings" section.
- In the left area of the window that opened the window, open the "Film Applications" section. On the right you will see a list of applications, among which you need to find Google Chrome and make sure that the toggle switch is turned into an active position near this browser.
Method 4: Disabling pop-up windows with standard Google Chrome tools
This solution allows in chrome to prohibit pop-up windows that the user has not caused independently.
To do this, click the browser menu button and go to the section in the displayed list. "Settings".
At the very end of the displayed page, click on the button. "Show Additional Settings".
In block "Personal data" Click on the button "Content Settings".
In the window that opens, find the block "Popup windows" and highlight item "Block pop-up windows on all sites (recommended)" . Save the changes by clicking the button "Ready".
Note, if no way has helped you in Google Chrome, turn off pop-up windows, with a high probability, it can be argued that your computer is infected with viral software.
In this situation, it will be necessary to verify the system for viruses using your antivirus or a specialized scanning utility, for example, Dr.Web Cureit..
Pop-up windows are a completely unnecessary element that can be easily eliminated in the Google Chrome web browser, making web surfing significantly more comfortable.