How to remove Ad 'n Popup-Blocker adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of app is Ad 'n Popup-Blocker?
Our team has discovered the Ad 'n Popup-Blocker browser extension while visiting a deceptive website offering to download an application that is supposed to block ads and pop-ups. We have tested this app and found that it generates advertisements, which is the opposite of blocking ads. Thus, we can state that Ad 'n Popup-Blocker is an advertising-supported app.
Ad 'n Popup-Blocker in detail
We have tested many applications that have the functionality of adware. We found that lots of them generate advertisements used to promote questionable websites and applications (and various scams, phishing pages). Thus, the same can be applied to Ad 'n Popup-Blocker. What makes Ad 'n Popup-Blocker even more untrustworthy is that it is promoted using a deceptive page.
| Name | Ads by Ad 'n Popup-Blocker |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Symptoms | Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More about adware
Another reason not to trust adware is that it can be designed to gather sensitive information. Our team has discovered many apps that can read credit card details, passwords, telephone numbers, and other data from websites. More examples of adware that have been discovered by us are Digital Info, Adless Browsing, HopStrem.
How did adware install on my computer?
Ad 'n Popup-Blocker (its installer) is distributed using a deceptive website encouraging to install the app that blocks advertisements. A couple of other ways to trick users into downloading or installing adware are to use deceptive ads (designed to run certain scripts), downloaders, and installers for other programs.
Downloaders and installers containing adware have "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings. Users download and install adware alongside other software when they finish downloads and installations without changing those settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications and files from trustworthy sources such as official pages and direct links. Always check downloaders and installers for optional downloads and installations, and deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing programs. Do not click on advertisements and fake "Download" buttons displayed on shady, dubious websites.
If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Appearance of Ad 'n Popup-Blocker download website (GIF):
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Quick menu:
- What is Ad 'n Popup-Blocker?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for any unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted application, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove Ad 'n Popup-Blocker adware using Combo Cleaner:
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "Ad 'n Popup-Blocker" and other recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by ad 'n popup-blocker, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by ad 'n popup-blocker removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by ad 'n popup-blocker, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
After analyzing many adware-type apps, we have noticed that the most common problems with having adware installed on a computer are diminished web browsing experience and decreased computer performance.
What does adware do?
Adware generates/dipslays advertisments (pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads). Sometimes, it can access sensitive information, hijack web browsers.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Usually, adware is used to promote various products, websites, services. The main source of income is various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Ad 'n Popup-Blocker adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and remove all adware-type applications. It will remove adware without leaving any of its components in the system, which is often a problem while trying to remove adware manually - files belonging to adware remain in the system even after the removal.
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