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How to remove AD&POP Block adware

Also Known As: Ads by AD&POP Block
Type: Adware
Damage level: Medium

What is AD&POP Block?

AD&POP Block is rogue software, promoted as an online advertisement blocker. According to its promotional material, this browser extension is supposedly capable of blocking ads from more than fifty thousand sources - particularly on Google results and YouTube videos.

Additionally, the tool promises to increase website loading by thirty percent, however, AD&POP Block operates in ways opposite to its advertised claims: it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., delivers various ads). Therefore, this software is classified as adware. Additionally, AD&POP Block monitors users' browsing habits.

Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate adware-type programs, they are also classified as Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs).

Website promoting AD&POP Block adware

Adware enables the placement of third party graphical content, typically on any visited web page. The delivered advertisements (e.g., pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, etc.) significantly affect the browsing experience by limiting browsing speed and site visibility. Furthermore, these ads pose a threat to device and user safety. When clicked, the ads redirect to dubious/malicious websites and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs).

Adware usually has data tracking capabilities, and AD&POP Block is no exception to this. It can record browsing activity (visited URLs, viewed pages, search queries) and collect sensitive information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations, and other details). The collected data is likely to contain personally identifiable information. The gathered data is then monetized by sharing with and/or selling to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

In summary, the presence of unwanted software can result in system infections, serious privacy issues, financial loss, and even identity theft.

To ensure device integrity and user privacy, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be removed without delay.

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by AD&POP Block
Threat Type Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Browser Extension(s) AD&POP Block
Supposed Functionality Online advertisement blocking tool
Symptoms Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution Methods Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers.
Damage Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
Malware Removal (Windows)

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Video SearchScreenshot Tool and EditorCheckEmailsQuicker, and Movie Finder are some examples of other adware. It may seem legitimate and harmless, and users are often enticed into download/installation with offers of "useful" features, however, the advertised functionality is rarely operational.

In fact, this is true of most PUAs. The sole purpose of these unwanted apps is to generate revenue for the developers. PUAs can have various dangerous functions. This software can run intrusive advertisement campaigns, force-open untrusted and malicious sites, hijack browsers, and collect private information.

How did AD&POP Block install on my computer?

PUAs are often downloaded/installed together with other products. This deceptive marketing technique of pre-packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions is called "bundling".

By rushing through download/installation of software (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, using "Quick/Express" settings, etc.) many users risk unintentionally allowing bundled content into their devices. Intrusive advertisements proliferate PUAs as well. When clicked, the ads can execute scripts to download/install these applications without users' permission.

Some PUAs (including AD&POP Block) have "official" download web pages from which they can be downloaded.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are advised to research all software before download/installation or purchase. All downloads must be done from official and verified sources, since dubious channels such as unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders commonly offer deceptive or bundled content.

When downloading/installing, read the terms, explore all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out of supplementary apps, tools, features, etc. Intrusive ads may seem normal and harmless, however, they can redirect to various dubious web pages (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and many others).

If you encounter ads or redirects of this kind, inspect the system and remove any suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately.

If your computer is already infected with AD&POP Block, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Screenshot of AD&POP Block adware asking permission to track data:

AD&POP Block adware asking for permissions

Screenshot of another website used to promote AD&POP Block adware:

Another website promoting AD&POP Block adware

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Quick menu:

AD&POP Block adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Accessing Apps and Features in Windows 11

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:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 8

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:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 7

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:

Uninstall app in OSX (Mac)

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.

AD&POP Block adware uninstall via Control Panel

In the uninstall programs window, look for "AD&POP Block", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes AD&POP Block ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove AD&POP Block adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Google Chrome logoRemove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Removing AD&POP Block  ads from Google Chrome step 1

Click the Chrome menu icon Google Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "AD&POP Block", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Removing AD&POP Block ads from Google Chrome step 2

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by ad&pop block, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon Google 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.

Google Chrome settings reset step 1

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

Google Chrome settings reset step 2

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Google Chrome settings reset step 3

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Removing AD&POP Block ads from Mozilla Firefox step 1

Click the Firefox menu firefox menu icon (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "AD&POP Block".

Removing AD&POP Block ads from Mozilla Firefox step 2

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by ad&pop block removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, firefox menu icon in the opened menu, click Help.

Accessing settings (Reset Firefox to default settings step 1)

Select Troubleshooting Information.

Accessing Troubleshooting Information (Reset Firefox to default settings step 2)

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

Clicking on Refresh Firefox button (Reset Firefox to default settings step 3)

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Confirm your want to reset Firefox settings to default (Reset Firefox to default settings step 4)

safari browser logoRemove malicious extensions from Safari:

removing adware from safari step 1 - accessing preferences

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

removing adware from safari step 2 - removing extensions

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...

resetting safari step 1

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

resetting safari step 2

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) logoRemove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Removing adware from Microsoft Edge step 1

Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) 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.

Removing adware from Microsoft Edge step 2

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by ad&pop block, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 1

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 2

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.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 3

  • If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Internet Explorer logoRemove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Removing AD&POP Block ads from Internet Explorer step 1

Click the "gear" icon Internet Explorer options icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "AD&POP Block", select this entry and click "Remove".

Removing AD&POP Block ads from Internet Explorer step 2

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by ad&pop block, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows XP

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 7

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

Reseting Internet Explorer settings to default in Windows 8 - accessing

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - Internet options advanced tab

Click the Reset button.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - click the Reset button in the Internet options advanced tab

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - confirm settings reset to default by clicking the reset button

Summary:

declining installation of adware while downloading free software sampleCommonly, 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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