Windows 10: Turn off ads that pop up?

Recently I started getting pop up ads advertising stupid things like Terry Bradshaws ED drug. How do I stop them?

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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

Please follow the steps to block Pop-ups or Ads.

• Open “Microsoft Edge settings”.
• Select the option “View advance settings”.
• Turn on “Pop-up block”.
• And also turn on “help protect me from malicious sites and downloads from Smart filter”.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

unwanted pop up ads.

Depends on what is popping up the ads, what they look like, etc.



Turn off notifications / suggestions thru settings for Windows 10 in general.



Get a ad-blocker installed for the web browser of your choice.



Scan your system with MalwareBytes (free) and SuperAntiSpyware (free) and remove everything they find.

 

? Block pop-ups in Edge on the phone

Hello,

Pop-ups or pop-up ads are online advertisement that opens a new browser window when clicked or when the website was accessed. For now, the feature of blocking pop-ups or pop-up ads is available for browsers installed on PC's or desktops.

We request that you file this or up-vote an existing feature suggestion using the Windows Feedback Hub app. To submit a new feedback/suggestion, you can follow the steps provided below:

• Go to All Apps, search for the Feedback Hub app or press and hold Volume
  Down+Power button for about 2-3 secs to launch the Feedback Hub app.
  
• Open the menu icon at the top left side.
• Select Feedback, then at the top right side, tap the add button (+).
• Select Suggestion and fill up the box with the details needed.
• Select the right category for the suggestion and then submit.

Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.