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| +## Acceptable Ads is turned off, but I still see ads. |
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| +Follow the recommendations below if you turned off the Acceptable Ads feature within Adblock Plus but still see ads. |
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| +If you still see ads after following these recommendations, please report the website(s) in the [forum](https://adblockplus.org/forum/). |
| + |
| +### Verify your filter list(s) |
| + |
| +Adblock Plus requires filter lists to block ads. A default filter list - EasyList - based on your browser's language settings is automatically activated when you install Adblock Plus. It blocks ads from the most popular (often English language-based) websites. However, it does not block ads on less popular national websites. For example, if you live in Germany you should subscribe to the national German filter list. |
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scott
2016/11/23 14:20:41
It's stated that 'A default list - Easylist - base
Lisa
2016/12/01 18:40:26
Updated.
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| +An overview of actively maintained filter lists can be found [here](https://adblockplus.org/en/subscriptions). |
| + |
| +**Tip**: As a recommendation, you should avoid adding too many filter lists to Adblock Plus. Adding too many filter lists slows down the ad blocker and, therefore, your browsing. |
| + |
| +### Make sure Adblock Plus is enabled |
| + |
| +#### Chrome |
| + |
| +1. Right-click the **Adblock Plus icon** and select **Manage extensions**. |
| +2. Check the box labeled **Enabled**. |
| + |
|
scott
2016/11/23 14:20:41
For consistency here, we should always have the sa
Lisa
2016/12/01 18:40:25
Updated.
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| +#### Firefox |
| + |
| +1. Click the **Adblock Plus icon**. |
| +2. Select **Disable everywhere**. |
| + |
|
scott
2016/11/23 14:20:41
There are two issues here. The first one is, that
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| +#### Internet Explorer |
| + |
| +1. Click the **Adblock Plus icon**. |
| +2. Select **Disable everywhere**. |
| + |
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scott
2016/11/23 14:20:41
The same issue as the above Firefox issue applies
Lisa
2016/12/01 18:40:26
Updated.
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| +#### Maxthon |
| + |
| +1. Click the **Maxthon main menu icon** and select the *Extensions* tab. |
| +2. Check the box labeled **Adblock Plus**. |
| + |
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scott
2016/11/23 14:20:41
This is currently different for the latest Maxthon
Lisa
2016/12/01 18:40:25
Updated. The best practice in tech writing is to a
Philip Hill
2016/12/02 08:20:26
Which versions we should address should depend on
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| +#### Opera |
| + |
| +1. Right-click the **Adblock Plus icon** and select **Manage Extensions**. |
| +2. Select **Enable**. |
| + |
|
scott
2016/11/23 14:20:41
For consistency here, we should always have the sa
Lisa
2016/12/01 18:40:25
Updated.
|
| +#### Safari |
| + |
| +1. From the menu bar, click **Safari** and select **Preferences**. |
| +2. Select the *Extensions* tab. |
| +3. Check the box labeled **Enable Adblock Plus**. |
| + |
|
scott
2016/11/23 14:20:41
Speaking purely from a non-OS-X user here - I thin
Lisa
2016/12/01 18:40:26
Updated.
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| +#### Yandex.Browser |
| + |
| +1. Right-click the **Adblock Plus icon** and select **Manage extensions**. |
| +2. Locate Adblock Plus and click the **On/Off** button. |
| + |
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scott
2016/11/23 14:20:41
For consistency here, we should always have the sa
Lisa
2016/12/01 18:40:26
Updated.
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| +### Make sure the website is not whitelisted |
| + |
| +<? include removewhitelist-chrome ?> |
| +<? include removewhitelist-firefox ?> |
| +<? include removewhitelist-internetexplorer ?> |
| +<? include removewhitelist-adblockplusforios ?> |
| +<? include removewhitelist-maxthon ?> |
| +<? include removewhitelist-opera ?> |
| +<? include removewhitelist-safari ?> |
| +<? include removewhitelist-yandexbrowser ?> |
| + |
| +### Check to see if your computer is infected with adware/malware |
| + |
| +##### What is adware? |
| + |
| +Adware is a type of malware, short for "malicious software." It's a term generally used for software installed on your computer that is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without your consent. In many cases you obtained this software without knowing it, as these applications are often bundled in other software installers. |
| + |
| +For information about detecting and removing malware, visit our [adware information page](https://adblockplus.org/adware). |