How to uninstall AdBlock

Two ways to remove AdBlock from your PC: the quick uninstaller tool, or manually through Windows Settings (Windows 11 and Windows 10).

Need to remove AdBlock from your PC? There are two ways to do it: the quickest is our dedicated uninstaller tool, or you can remove it manually through Windows Settings. Both are covered below, and we'll point you to exactly what to click at each step.

Before you start: make sure AdBlock is fully closed. If it's still running, close it before following the steps below.

Option 1: Use the AdBlock uninstaller (quickest)

The fastest way to remove AdBlock is with our dedicated uninstaller tool.

1. Go to https://download.adblocklabs.com/AdblockUninstall.exe. The uninstaller will start downloading automatically.

2. Open your Downloads folder and run the downloaded file (AdblockUninstall.exe).

3. When the uninstaller window opens, click the large Uninstall Now button.

4. Windows may ask for permission to make changes ("Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?"). Click Yes.

5. Click Continue Uninstall to begin. The uninstaller will start removing AdBlock.

6. When you see the "AdBlock uninstalled" success message, close the uninstaller window.

7. That's it. AdBlock and all of its files have been removed.

Option 2: Uninstall from Windows Settings

Prefer to do it manually? You can also remove AdBlock through Windows Settings. Follow the steps for your version of Windows.

Windows 11

1. Click the Start button (the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of your screen), then click the gear-shaped Settings icon.

2. In the Settings window, click Apps in the left-hand menu, then click Installed apps on the right.

3. Scroll down the list (or type AdBlock into the search box at the top) until you find AdBlock Labs.

4. Click the three dots (⋯) on the right-hand side of the AdBlock Labs row, then choose Uninstall.

5. A small confirmation box will pop up. Click Uninstall again to confirm.

6. Windows may ask for permission to make changes ("Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?"). Click Yes.

7. In the AdBlock Setup window that opens, click Uninstall Now.

8. Wait a few seconds while it removes itself. You'll see a green checkmark and "AdBlock Uninstalled" when it's done.

9. Click Close to finish. Once AdBlock Labs disappears from the list, it's fully removed.

Windows 10

1. Click the Start button (the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of your screen), then click the gear-shaped Settings icon.

2. In the Settings window, click Apps.

3. On the Apps & features page, scroll down the list (or type AdBlock into the search box) until you find AdBlock Labs.

4. Click AdBlock Labs to expand it, then click the Uninstall button that appears.

5. A small confirmation box will pop up. Click Uninstall again to confirm.

6. Windows may ask for permission to make changes ("Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?"). Click Yes.

7. In the AdBlock Setup window that opens, click Uninstall Now.

8. Wait a few seconds while it removes itself. You'll see a green checkmark and "AdBlock Uninstalled" when it's done.

9. Click Close to finish. Once AdBlock Labs disappears from the list, it's fully removed.

Quick tip: You can jump straight to the app list by right-clicking the Start button and choosing Apps and Features, or by typing "Add or remove programs" into the Windows search bar.

Changed your mind?

If you'd like to reinstall AdBlock later, download it again from the official AdBlock download page.