Internet Explorer is a familiar name among Windows users. Even though Microsoft has replaced Internet Explorer with Edge browser, Internet Explorer is still available on Windows computers till August 17th, 2021. Because of its simplicity, some Windows users are still utilising this browser. Like different browsers on Windows, you may get unwanted advertisements while browsing. Those advertisements might slow down your browsing speed and cause privacy problems if you click them by error. Internet Explorer also offers features to block those ads directly from the settings.
Steps to Block Advertisements on Internet Explorer
Before jumping into the steps, ensure that you’re using the new version of Internet Explorer (Safety button >> Windows Update >> check for updates).
1 Launch the Internet Explorer 11 on your PC.
2 Choose the Tools icon (Alt+X), located in the best right corner of the page.
3 Choose the Internet Options from the drop-down list.
4 Select the Privacy tab. Under the Pop-up Blocker section, turn on the Pop-up Blocker and then Press Settings.
5 Select the blocking level as a medium. It is sufficient to block unwanted ads while browsing. If you want, you can additionally choose a high level of clogging.
6. Close the tab, and the browser will block the ads automatically while browsing.
The guide mentioned above will block only the advertisements popping up on the browser. To protect your browser from multiple malware and phishing websites, you need to use the best Antivirus on your Windows PC or laptop. Some of the notable antivirus software are:
- ExpressVPN
- NordVPN
- Surfshark
- CyberGhost
Apart from Internet Explorer, you can also utilise these VPNs while browsing on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and different web browsers.
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