ad blocker for IE
Jun 22, 2011 | 8:43 pm
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ad blocker for IE
My computer is running XP with IE8. I've had IE7Pro for years; but the ad blocker, which is the feature I installed it for, quit working. Any recommended ad blockers to use with IE8? (I use another browser sometimes but still need IE for several sites.)
Jun 24, 2011 | 8:31 am
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Doesn't anyone actually READ the posts any more?
"I use another browser sometimes but still need IE for several sites"
In other words, saying "switch to Firefox" is not a solution the OP is looking for.
"I use another browser sometimes but still need IE for several sites"
In other words, saying "switch to Firefox" is not a solution the OP is looking for.
Jun 24, 2011 | 8:31 am
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Jun 24, 2011 | 2:37 pm
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Jun 24, 2011 | 3:16 pm
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I can't recommend anything for IE because I have yet to find anything that works with IE and works well.
Jun 24, 2011 | 3:21 pm
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Take Admuncher for their 30 day demo, then see whether you feel it is worth the investment. Privoxy may be a free option you can consider:
http://www.privoxy.org/
Or, you can edit your hosts file, but that only removes limited kinds of content.
http://www.privoxy.org/
Or, you can edit your hosts file, but that only removes limited kinds of content.
Jun 24, 2011 | 3:33 pm
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I just use a mix of a hosts file (which works with all of my browsers, if you turn the built-in-DNS off on Chrome) and turning up my security settings.
Jun 24, 2011 | 4:51 pm
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Jun 24, 2011 | 5:19 pm
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Jun 24, 2011 | 7:47 pm
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I’ve used Admuncher for seven years, on IE, FF and Chrome. One of the best software purchases ever. I’ve seen some these sites without Admuncher; not sure how people can put up with noise?
Ad Muncher Usage Statistics for v4.92 Build 32700/3614
Adverts removed by Ad Muncher: 235,717
Approximate bandwidth saved: 1,841 MB
Counter started: January 7, 2011
My Android custom ROM has built-in ad blocking (different type of ads).
Ad Muncher Usage Statistics for v4.92 Build 32700/3614
Adverts removed by Ad Muncher: 235,717
Approximate bandwidth saved: 1,841 MB
Counter started: January 7, 2011
My Android custom ROM has built-in ad blocking (different type of ads).
Jun 25, 2011 | 11:29 am
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Ive used Admuncher for seven years, on IE, FF and Chrome. One of the best software purchases ever. Ive seen some these sites without Admuncher; not sure how people can put up with noise?
Ad Muncher Usage Statistics for v4.92 Build 32700/3614
Adverts removed by Ad Muncher: 235,717
Approximate bandwidth saved: 1,841 MB
Counter started: January 7, 2011
My Android custom ROM has built-in ad blocking (different type of ads).
Ad Muncher Usage Statistics for v4.92 Build 32700/3614
Adverts removed by Ad Muncher: 235,717
Approximate bandwidth saved: 1,841 MB
Counter started: January 7, 2011
My Android custom ROM has built-in ad blocking (different type of ads).