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# Install the 14-day trial period for the [https://adguard.com/en/adguard-windows/overview.html Windows] or [https://adguard.com/en/adguard-mac/overview.html Mac] version. | # Install the 14-day trial period for the [https://adguard.com/en/adguard-windows/overview.html Windows] or [https://adguard.com/en/adguard-mac/overview.html Mac] version. | ||
# In the initial setup, say yes to blocking ads (or otherwise enable <i>AdGuard Base filter</i> in the <i>Installed filters</i> settings after the initial setup). | # In the initial setup, say yes to blocking ads (or otherwise enable <i>AdGuard Base filter</i> in the <i>Installed filters</i> settings after the initial setup). |
Revision as of 19:41, 7 June 2021
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Monetized through advertisements which do not form natural part of the game, e.g. watching a video before playing, on-screen launcher ads, ads in the in-game menu system, etc. | |
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Ad-supported |
Games that are ad-supported will usually display an ad ticker on the game screen (e.g. Microsoft Solitaire Collection); or, less commonly, forced video ads (NBA 2K21). Some smaller games have a microtransaction dedicated to removing ads permanently (e.g. My Land), but such a feature is far from universal.
Issues fixed
Remove ads with OS-wide adblockers
Method 1
Add the ad domains to the OS' hosts file |
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Method 2
Try or purchase AdGuard for Windows/Mac |
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