How to remove the AD&POP Block adware?
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AD&POP Block adware removal instructions
What is AD&POP Block?
AD&POP Block is a piece of 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 opposition to what is advertised; it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., delivers various adverts). Therefore, this software is classified as adware. Additionally, AD&POP Block spies on users' browsing habits. Due to the dubious techniques used to distribute adware-types, they are also deemed to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).
Adware enables the placement of third party graphical content - typically on any visited webpage. The delivered advertisements (e.g., pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, etc.) severely affect the browsing experience by limiting browsing speed and site visibility. Furthermore, these ads pose a threat to device and user safety. Since upon being clicked, the adverts redirect to unreliable/malicious websites and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs).
Adware usually has data tracking abilities, and AD&POP Block is not an exception to this. It can record browsing activity (visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries) and collect sensitive information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations, and other details). The collected data is highly likely to contain personally identifiable information. What is more, the gathered data is then monetized by being shared with and/or sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). In summary, presence of unwanted software can result in system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. To ensure device integrity and user privacy, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins - must be removed without delay.
| 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) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Malwarebytes. |
Video Search, Screenshot Tool and Editor, CheckEmailsQuicker, and Movie Finder are some examples of adware. It appears legitimate and harmless. Users are enticed into download/installation with offers of "useful" features. However, the advertised functionalities are rarely operational. In fact, this is true of nearly all PUAs. The sole purpose of unwanted apps is to generate revenue for the developers. Hence, not only is functionality and user safety irrelevant, but PUAs can also have a variety of heinous functions. This software can run intrusive advertisement campaigns, force-open untrustworthy and malicious sites, hijack browsers, and collect private information.
How did AD&POP Block install on my computer?
Select PUAs (e.g., AD&POP Block) have "official" promotional/download webpages. These applications can be downloaded/installed together with other programs. "Bundling" is the name of this deceptive marketing method - pre-packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions. Rushed downloads/installations (e.g., ignored terms, skipped steps and sections, etc.) increase the risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the device. Intrusive adverts proliferate PUAs as well; once clicked on, they can execute scripts to download/install software without user permission.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is important to always research software products before download/installation and/or purchase. Only official and verified download channels must be used. Untrustworthy download sources (e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third party downloaders) commonly offer harmful and/or bundled content. When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, explore all available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out from supplementary apps, tools, features, and other additions. Intrusive advertisements appear ordinary and innocuous; however, they redirect to unreliable and dubious sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.). In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the system must be checked and all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - immediately removed from it. If your computer is already infected with AD&POP Block, we recommend running a scan with Malwarebytes for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of AD&POP Block adware asking to be permitted to track data:
Screenshot of another website used to promote AD&POP Block adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is AD&POP Block?
- STEP 1. Uninstall AD&POP Block application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove AD&POP Block ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove 'Ads by AD&POP Block' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove AD&POP Block extension from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
- STEP 6. Remove AD&POP Block adware from Internet Explorer.
AD&POP Block adware removal:
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.
Windows XP users:
Click Start, choose Settings and click Control Panel. Locate and click Add or Remove Programs.
Windows 10 and Windows 8 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.
Mac 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 "AD&POP Block", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application (which 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:
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&POP Block", select this entry and click the trash can icon.
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 (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 plugins 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 "AD&POP Block".
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, 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&pop block, 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.
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "AD&POP Block", select this entry and click "Remove".
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.
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.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
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.
Removal assistance:
If you are experiencing problems while trying to remove ads by ad&pop block from your computer, please ask for assistance in our malware support forum.
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