Ads of screen

[TheOtherHalf]

I`ve taken this question from another post regarding ads which has prompted me to ask ` how do I remove them from the screen`. I have loads on screen all the time. I am on mozilla firefox. My computer is slow and it was mentioned that if you remove the ads, it can become quicker. Any help appreciated. Thanks

[LCDMAN]

Google for and download the free AdBlock Pro (ABP) add-on for Firefox. I haven't seen an advert for years!

[TheOtherHalf]

Thanks LCDman. Ive just tried to load it but it hasnt worked. What am I doing wrong ?

[ChuckFickens]

in firefox click tools > add-ons click on get add-ons and type "adblock plus" into the search bar and then click install when it finds it.

[joko]

do you mean ones that just appear on the edges of the pages? - like here ---->

if so i dont think you can remove them, as they are the reason the browser is free for you to use and why this site is free...

[TheOtherHalf]

Yes, the ones either side of the page and one along the top. So you cant remove them, I thought that was what the other thread `haggis` was referring to. Never mind. Thanks for your help

[ChuckFickens]

You can remove them.....

Install adblock plus as I said.

(ps, the adverts have nothing at all to do with your browsers being free!)

[jno]

my ads have all gone, incluidng top and side, but after installing Adblock Plus I had to specify something or other to block - I think it was Chuck who told me what, so perhaps he can oblige again.

[TheOtherHalf]

Yes, right, I think it has now installed. I have a ABP in top corner, but ads still appear as you say jno, so perhaps chuck can help me on this one again, if he would please

[ChuckFickens]

Have you restarted your browser (just shut it and open it again)

You should then get a page asking you to subscribe to a list, select easylist (USA) and click subscribe and most adverts will go.

if you've not been given the option to subscribe to a list then click on the little down arrow next to the red ABP logo in the top right, select preferences, then select filters > add filter and then select easylist.

[TheOtherHalf]

Thanks Chuck. Ive tried everything youve said but still no joy. I`ll keep trying and let you know. Perhaps when I close down and re open it might work.

[tastymorsel]

Brilliant.I never knew you could do that,had to close down the browser and go back into it again and hey presto ! No ads.thanks for that

[TheOtherHalf]

how is everyone else is managing to get what I asked for and Im not. Not fair. Stomp stomp!! I know Im a bit nieve on computers but what exactly is the browser ? I bet you are laughing at me now. Dont blame you either. I must be stupid

[AB Editor]

LCDMAN, Chuck, are you trying to bankrupt us?

There is clearly no need to be this helpful!

Spare Ed

[TheOtherHalf]

Hi Ed (you are so cute) sorry, but I just find them annoying.

Sorry to get you into trouble Chuck and LCDMAN

[tastymorsel]

he browser is the screen you are using to view AB just close it down completely and then sign back in again,should be OK then

[TheOtherHalf]

I thought everything would be ok when I logged on today, but nothings changed. I think I`ll give up for now. Thanks all

[roger]

Ads are the source of finance for a lot of "free" sites