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![AdGuard Browser Assistant *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/browser_extension/browser_assistant.png)

AdGuard Browser Assistant is a browser extension that works and feels just like AdGuard Browser Extension, but it's much lighter and doesn't interfere with the desktop apps. You can [read more about Browser Assistant for Windows](/adguard-for-windows/browser-assistant) or [Mac](/adguard-for-mac/features/browser-assistant), or [download it from our website](https://adguard.com/adguard-assistant/overview.html).
AdGuard Browser Assistant is a browser extension that works and feels just like AdGuard Browser Extension, but it's much lighter and doesn't interfere with the desktop apps. You can [read more about Browser Assistant for Windows](/archive/adguard-for-windows/browser-assistant) or [Mac](/adguard-for-mac/features/browser-assistant), or [download it from our website](https://adguard.com/adguard-assistant/overview.html).

AdGuard Browser Assistant is available in all major browsers.
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:::info
AdGuard for Windows is an easy-to-use tool that blocks annoying banners, popups, video ads, and trackers. But that’s not all: it helps you save traffic, load web pages faster, and protect your computer from undesirable and potentially malicious websites. AdGuard also protects you from phishing websites and keeps your kids away from inappropriate content.

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](https://agrd.io/download-kb-adblock)
## 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.

- [Features](/adguard-for-windows/features/features.md)
---

![Home screen](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/main_screen.png)

On the Home screen, you’ll find a toggle to enable or disable AdGuard protection, as well as icons for *Ad blocking*, *Tracking protection*, *DNS protection*, and *Annoyance blocking*. Main settings can be accessed through the left-side menu.

## [Protection](/adguard-for-windows/protection/)

Main features and settings available in AdGuard for Windows
Settings to configure *Ad blocking*, *Tracking protection*, *DNS protection*, *Annoyances blocking*, *Browsing security*, *Parental control*, and *Extensions*.

- [Installation](/adguard-for-windows/installation.md)
## [Statistics](/adguard-for-windows/statistics/)

Installation, removal, and system requirements for AdGuard for Windows
Detailed information about blocked ads, trackers, and data usage.

- [Browser Assistant](/adguard-for-windows/browser-assistant.md)
## [App management](/adguard-for-windows/app-management/)

An extension that complements the desktop app and allows you to manage filtering from your browser
Settings to customize traffic filtering and routing for each app and browser.

- [Solving problems](/adguard-for-windows/solving-problems/solving-problems.md)
## [Settings](/adguard-for-windows/settings/)

Known issues and possible solutions
Options to select language and theme, view legal documents, check license information, and contact support. Advanced settings and network settings also live there.

- [Documentation for admins](/adguard-for-windows/admins-documentation.md)
Click *Check for updates* to see whether your app version, filters, and extensions are up to date.

Configuration guide for system administrators
![Check for updates](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/checking_for_updates.png)
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

In the *App management* section, you can manage routing and filtering settings for all apps installed on your device.

Once AdGuard detects that an app has gone online, it is automatically added to *App management*, and its traffic is routed through AdGuard.
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

The *Ad blocking* section is responsible for removing ads from the websites you visit and from the apps installed on your device. To filter banners, popups, trackers, and other intrusive elements, AdGuard relies on filters — sets of rules written in a [special syntax](/general/ad-filtering/create-own-filters). If you’d like to learn more about how they work, read our [article about filters](/general/ad-filtering/how-ad-blocking-works).

![Ad blocking](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/protection/ad_blocking.png)
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

Annoyance filters are designed to improve website usability by blocking non-advertisement elements that distract from or interfere with site interaction or content consumption. These elements include modal windows, interactive forms, cookie consent notifications and requests, mobile app banners, and various widgets.

These filters may contain rules that are not suitable for all users. Sometimes it is recommended to disable them. The decisions to add rules to this filter are made by filter developers on a rule-by-rule basis.
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

*Browsing security* offers strong protection against harmful websites and phishing attempts.

While AdGuard for Windows is not an antivirus, it does provide essential security by warning you before visiting untrusted sites or downloading potentially dangerous files.
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

DNS protection gives you more control over how your device connects to the Internet. There are three main reasons why it can be useful:

## 1. Protect your privacy from your ISP
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AdGuard can extend website functionality by acting as a [userscript manager](/general/extensions.md). This allows you to add your own scripts as well as manage existing ones.

![Extensions](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/protection/extensions.png)

## Automatically detect userscripts

When this option is enabled, AdGuard automatically notices when your browser requests a userscript and offers to install it. If you prefer, you can also download and install userscripts manually.

## Pre-installed userscripts

AdGuard comes with four pre-installed userscripts:

- AdGuard Assistant (Beta)
- AdGuard Extra (Beta)
- AdGuard Popup blocker (Beta)
- Web of Trust (Beta)

### AdGuard Assistant (Beta)

AdGuard Assistant is the legacy version of Assistant, which you can use if the [new Assistant](/archive/adguard-for-windows/browser-assistant.md) is not available for your browser. As the name suggests, it helps you manage basic AdGuard settings directly from your browser without opening the app.

AdGuard Assistant works with all browsers compatible with Microsoft Windows. It will not appear on websites excluded from filtering or on certain pages where it could cause display issues.

### AdGuard Extra

AdGuard Extra is a custom extension created to fight ad-blocker circumvention and ad reinjection methods used by websites. Such techniques are becoming more common as advertisers try to bypass ad blockers.

AdGuard Extra works by modifying the way pages are loaded, making it more difficult for websites to bypass ad blockers using these advanced methods.

### AdGuard Popup Blocker (Beta)

This extension stops unwanted pop-up windows from opening while you browse. Some popups can be useful — for example, settings for website management or extra reference information that appears after clicking a link. If needed, you can turn off the Popup Blocker.

This extension does not work on the allowlisted websites.

### Web of Trust (Beta)

Web of Trust lets you see the reputation of websites based on user ratings. Websites are reviewed according to several criteria, including trust and security.

This extension is off by default. Keep in mind that it is developed by a third party, not AdGuard.
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

There are several websites that children shouldn’t be able to access. *Parental control* helps you solve this problem.

![Parental control](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/protection/parental.png)
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![Protection tab](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/protection/protection_section.png)

The *Protection* tab contains all key security and filtering settings. Here you can control *Ad blocking*, *Tracking protection*, *Annoyance blocking*, *DNS protection*, *Browsing security*, *Parental control*, and *Extensions*. You can also manage AdGuard Assistant here — a tool that lets you control its functionality without opening the app. Each of these features is described in a separate article.

[Ad blocking](/adguard-for-windows/protection/ad-blocking)

[Tracking protection](/adguard-for-windows/protection/tracking-protection)

[Annoyance blocking](/adguard-for-windows/protection/annoyance-blocking)

[DNS protection](/adguard-for-windows/protection/dns-protection)

[Browsing security](/adguard-for-windows/protection/browsing-security)

[Parental control](/adguard-for-windows/protection/parental-control)

[Extensions](/adguard-for-windows/protection/extensions)
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

Many websites collect data about their visitors, including IP addresses, browser and OS information, screen resolution, and even the page you came from. Cookies can be used to identify your browser, remember your preferences, or recognize you when you return. Tracking protection prevents such systems from collecting your personal data. Learn more in our [article about Tracking protection in AdGuard](https://adguard.com/kb/general/stealth-mode/)

![Tracking protection](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/protection/tracking_protection.png)
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

![About](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/settings/about.png)

In addition to information about the current version of the program and used libraries, this screen provides some useful links to License agreement, Privacy policy, acknowledgements, version history, and the main page of our website.
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

The *Advanced settings* section contains options that go beyond what most users usually need. AdGuard for Windows works perfectly out of the box, but these settings can be useful in special cases or for troubleshooting.

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![App settings](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/settings/1_app_settings.png)

Here you can adjust the main app settings: choose between light and dark themes, set the app language, enable AdGuard to launch at system startup, and allow silent automatic updates. It’s also possible to select the update channel and specify how often AdGuard checks for filter updates.

If you wish, you can agree to send anonymized app usage data to help us improve the product.

In case of issues, you can change the logging level to create detailed logs for the support team.

In [*Filter editor*](/adguard-for-windows/settings/app-settings/filter-editor.md), you can add your own filtering rules or import ready-to-use filters.

[*Network* settings](/adguard-for-windows/settings/app-settings/network-settings.md) include all options related to network filtering and how AdGuard interacts with your system’s network.

[*Advanced*](/adguard-for-windows/settings/app-settings/advanced-settings.md) settings are intended for experienced users. They are rarely needed in everyday use and should only be changed if you know what you’re doing or if our support team asks you to.

![App settings](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/settings/2_app_settings.png)
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

![Filter editor](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/settings/editor.png)

The Filter editor is a tool that allows you to view and manage filters at the level of individual rules. Filters are combined into thematic categories: *Ad Blocking*, *Privacy*, *Language-specific* filters, *Custom*, and *Other*.
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:::info

This article describes AdGuard for Windows v8.0, a comprehensive ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. This is a beta release that is still under development. To try it, download the [beta version of AdGuard for Windows](https://agrd.io/windows_beta).

:::

This section lets you manage how AdGuard filters your Internet traffic and provides additional tools to control network-related features.

![Network settings](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/windows/version_8/settings/network_settings.png)
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