8 docs tagged with "disable-edge-ads"

This script removes the Adobe Acrobat subscription button from Microsoft Edge's PDF viewer. In 2023, Microsoft integrated Adobe's PDF viewer into Edge and added a subscription button for purchasing Acrobat services. This button is visible by default and prompts users to subscribe to Adobe Acrobat, offering access to premium features. This script conceals the subscription button, thus preventing direct prompts to purchase Adobe's premium services from the PDF viewer. This action creates a cleaner...

This script blocks all advertisements on Bing when using Edge, enhancing the search experience by eliminating interruptions and unwanted content. By default, "bing.com" displays ads within search results. This intrudes on privacy by tracking user behavior. This script blocks these ads, providing a cleaner and more private search environment. It also sets the SafeSearch filter to 'Strict'. This limits adult content for safer browsing, particularly in educational settings. The 'Strict' setting may...

This script stops Microsoft from personalizing ads and content using your browsing data across its services, thereby enhancing your privacy. Microsoft Edge collects and transmits your browsing history, favorites, usage data, and other web activities to Microsoft. This data is used to personalize advertisements and content to your interests. This information is shared with other Microsoft services, such as Microsoft Edge, Bing, and News. For instance, based on your activity, Microsoft may show yo...

This script disables promotional notifications and feature recommendations in Microsoft Edge, providing a distraction-free browsing experience. By default, Microsoft Edge may show notifications encouraging users to explore various features, such as using vertical tabs for improved tab management. These notifications typically appear in situations like having multiple tabs open, and can include suggestions to link Edge with a smartphone or to use Bing as a search engine in Chrome. Running this sc...

This script disables Microsoft Edge Insider promotions to create a cleaner and more streamlined browser experience. By default, Edge displays content promoting its Insider channels on the "About Microsoft Edge" settings page. Running this script prevents these promotional materials from appearing. Disabling these ads helps maintain a more private and less cluttered browsing interface. Microsoft recommends this script for users who favor a streamlined browser setup without unsolicited suggestions...

This script disables full-tab promotional content in Microsoft Edge. By default, Microsoft Edge may display full-tab content. These promotions may include product feature highlights, sign-in assistance, default browser selection, or tutorials on new features. This content can include welcome pages and educational material. Running this script modifies the "PromotionalTabsEnabled" policy to prevent Microsoft Edge from showing this type of promotional content. After executing the script, Edge will...

This script disables spotlight recommendations in Microsoft Edge to enhance privacy protection. By default, Microsoft Edge offers spotlight experiences and recommendations. These include personalized background images, text, suggestions, notifications, and tips based on your browsing activities. These features collect data about you and your interactions with Microsoft services. Disabling these recommendations helps protect your privacy by preventing Microsoft from using your browsing data to pe...

This script disables the display of default top sites and sponsored links on Microsoft Edge's new tab page, enhancing privacy by eliminating commercial content and preventing the exposure of your frequently visited sites. By default, Microsoft Edge displays tiles of frequently visited sites, known as top sites, on the new tab page. These sites, saved from your browsing history, facilitate quick access to frequently visited destinations. The display also includes sponsored links, which are advert...