Windows 10: Help with installing the "Blocker Toolkit to disable automatic delivery of Microsoft Edge"

Next month in a Windows 10 update the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge will automatically replace the current EdgeHTML-based version.

I recently learned that Microsoft has made a Blocker Toolkit to disable automatic delivery of Microsoft Edge for those who want to or need to stick with the current EdgeHTML version.

However, I'm not confident I have done the steps correctly.

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   The page above provides a direct link to the .exe file for the blocker. I clicked on that and saved it to my Downloads folder.
   
   
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   When I double click on the .exe file to run it, it asks me where I want to save the files and opens up a Temp folder under AppData > Local. Where should I save it? I initially chose the Downloads folder and it saved it there, but that doesn't seem right because then it unpacks four files:
   

• EdgeChromium_Blocker.adml
• EdgeChromium_Blocker.admx
• EdgeChromium_Blocker.cmd
• EdgeChromium_BlockerHelp.htm

The Help file is the same one as the webpage linked above where I downloaded the .exe file. The other ones, I don't know what to do with--if anything. Does simply running the .exe file and unpacking those .adml, .admx, and .cmd files suffice? If I delete them would that mean Chromium-based Edge would install automatically? I'm confused.

The Help page states that the script "creates a registry key and sets the associated value to block or unblock (depending on the command-line option used)", and seems to indicate that the default option is to not block the installation of Chromium-based Edge. Does that mean I need to actually go into the registry and manually change the key from 0 to 1?

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Microsoft is developing a built-in ad blocker for its Edge browser

"One of the first browser add-ons many people install to improve their online experience is Adblock Plus or something similar. Until recently, Microsoft Edge's lack of support for add-ons put off a lot of would-be users, but reports from Build 2016 suggest that native ad blocking is on its way to the Internet Explorer successor.

Adblock Plus is coming to Edge, but built-in ad blocking would negate the need for such an add-on. A slide shown off and snapped at a Build presentation shows that the next version of Edge, in response to user feedback, will feature ad blocking capabilities. There's no word on delivery timescale, but the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update would seem a likely candidate.

ZDNet's Ed Bott photographed the slide which shows Microsoft's development roadmap built around feedback from testers. Right at the top of the list is reference to plans to create a plugin and extension store for Edge, but it's entry number four that's more intriguing.

"Build ad blocking features into the browser" is listed as a Feature Request from users. But the good news is that it is not only listed as being "Deliverable 4682811", but as "Targeted for the next version".

This will no doubt come as good news for those who have fallen in love with Edge, but it's not something that will be welcomed by the likes of Adblock Plus. It does seem that, particularly in the mobile arena, there is a move to baking ad blocking into the browser so it makes sense that Microsoft is following the trend. But it is the fact that Edge straddles Windows 10 on the desktop and Windows 10 Mobile that makes this a particularly interesting move.

Keep an eye out for Insider builds in the coming weeks as the feature may be just around the corner."

Forget extensions, built-in ad blocking is coming to Microsoft Edge - [UPDATE... no it's not!]

 

Microsoft Edge Pop-up Blocker

Hello,

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

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  Open Microsoft Edge.
  
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  Click on (…) at the top right corner.
  
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  Click on settings.
  
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  Click on View Advanced Settings.
  
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  There you will be able to manage Pop ups.
  
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  If you don’t want then you will be able to turn on/off.
  

Please refer to the link below.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-hk/windows-10/block-pop-ups-in-microsoft-edge

Hope this helps, keep us posted.

 

How to disable pop-up blocker in Windows 10?

Hi David,

As you are willing to disable the pop-up blocker in Windows 10, we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the browser you are using to block the pop-ups?

For Internet Explorer:

• Open Internet Explorer and click on the Tools/ Settings button at the top right corner of the window.
• Click on Internet Options.
• Go to Privacy tab, uncheck Turn on Pop-up Blocker
  to disable the functionality.
• If you want to choose which websites to allow and still keep the blocker functionality, click
  "Pop-up Blocker Settings" instead.

For Microsoft Edge refer to: Block pop-ups in Microsoft Edge

Hope it helps. Reply to the post for further assistance on blocking the pop-ups, we will be happy to help you.

Thank you.