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This article covers AdGuard for Windows, a multifunctional ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. To see how it works, download the AdGuard app.

System requirements​

  • OS version: Microsoft Windows 10 or higher
  • RAM: at least 6 GB
  • Processor: 2-core, 2.0 GHz (or faster)
  • Free disk space: at least 4 GB

How to install AdGuard​

  1. Go to the AdGuard website and click Download. You can also get the installer from the download page — the download will start automatically.

    Download AdGuard *border

  2. Once the download is complete, open the file adguardInstaller.exe.

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  3. You’ll see a User Account Control prompt asking if you want to allow the app to make changes to your PC. Click Yes.

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  4. Choose the folder where you want AdGuard to be installed and click Save.

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    If you want to select a different location, click Browse, choose the folder, and click OK. You can also create a new folder by clicking Make New Folder and naming it. If you’d like a desktop shortcut, check the box Create a desktop shortcut. Then click Install to start the installation.

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  5. Wait for the installation to complete and click Finish.

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    AdGuard has been successfully installed. When you launch the app, you’ll be prompted to accept our privacy documents and set up protection according to your preferences.

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    Setting up protection *border

How to uninstall AdGuard for Windows​

Regular method​

If you need to uninstall or reinstall AdGuard, do the following:

Open the Start Menu, then select Settings. In the window that opens, click Apps → Installed apps. Select AdGuard from the list of your installed apps, click the three-dot menu, and select Uninstall. After the app is uninstalled, restart your computer.

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The uninstaller automatically creates a backup of your settings in C:\ProgramData\Adguard\Backups. If you plan to reinstall AdGuard later, you can use this backup to restore your settings. For more information, see How to back up and restore AdGuard settings.

Advanced method​

If the regular uninstall doesn’t work for any reason, you can use the advanced method. First, download the uninstaller tool created by our developers. Extract the archive to any folder on your PC and run Adguard.UninstallUtility.exe, then allow the app to make changes to your device.

  1. Select AdGuard Ad Blocker and Standard uninstall type, then click Uninstall.

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  2. Wait until the uninstall is finished and restart your computer.

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caution

Follow the next steps only if the Standard uninstall didn’t fully remove AdGuard. We strongly suggest contacting our support before using the Extended uninstall.

  1. Select AdGuard Ad Blocker and Extended. Click Yes, continue in the prompt and then click Uninstall.

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  2. Wait until the uninstall is finished and restart your computer.

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AdGuard is successfully uninstalled!

Running the uninstaller in console mode​

You can also use command-line arguments to uninstall AdGuard for Windows.

  1. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the Start menu.

  2. Use /console to run the uninstaller in console mode, without the interactive UI. All the command-line parameters below will be ignored if the /console mode is not activated.

  3. Use /adblocker to uninstall AdGuard for Windows. It should look like this:

    Adguard.UninstallUtility.exe /console /adblocker

  4. You can also use /advanced to force the uninstaller to run in Extended mode and /settings to force the uninstaller to remove user settings along with the application.

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The parameters /console and /adblocker are necessary for a successful uninstall. The parameters /advanced and /settings are optional.