Total Add Bock Fix

Question

How to stop Total add block from popping up in all my apps and banking

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Answer 1

Hello David Renton SSS, welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

Popups like this are usually caused by browser notifications, leftover extensions, or a desktop app still running in the background. Please try these steps:

1. Block browser notifications
   • In Microsoft Edge: click the three-dot menu (top right) > Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Notifications.
   • Look through the “Allow” list. If you see totaladblock.com or anything suspicious, click the three dots next to it and choose “Block” or “Remove.”
2. Remove the extension
   • In Edge, type edge://extensions/ into the address bar and press Enter.
   • Find “Total Adblock” and click “Remove.”
3. Uninstall the app
   • Press Windows key + I to open Settings > Apps > Installed Apps (or Apps & Features).
   • Scroll through the list and uninstall anything named “Total Adblock” or “TotalAV.”
4. Delete leftover files
   • Open File Explorer and go to C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86).
   • Look for folders named “Total Adblock” or “TotalAV” and delete them if they’re still there.
5. Scan for adware
   • Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Quick scan (or Full scan for deeper check).
   • You can also run a scan with Malwarebytes or another trusted anti-malware tool to catch anything Windows might miss.

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Answer 2

To stop the Total Ad Block from popping up in all your apps and banking, you can take the following steps:

1. Disable or Remove Ad Blocker Extensions:
   • Open your web browser (like Chrome or Edge).
   • Go to the settings menu (usually found by clicking on three dots or lines in the upper right corner).
   • Navigate to the Extensions section.
   • Look for any ad blocker extensions (like Total Ad Block) and either disable or remove them.
2. Adjust Browser Settings:
   • In your browser settings, go to Privacy and Security.
   • Find the Site Settings or Content Settings.
   • Look for Pop-ups and redirects and ensure that it is set to allow pop-ups from trusted sites, especially for your banking applications.
3. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies:
   • Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can help resolve issues caused by stored data.
   • In your browser settings, look for Privacy and Security, then find Clear browsing data.
   • Select the options to clear cookies and cached images/files, then confirm.
4. Check for Malware:
   • Sometimes, persistent pop-ups can be caused by malware.
   • Run a full system scan using Windows Security or a trusted third-party antivirus program to detect and remove any malware.
5. Use a Different Browser:
   • If the problem continues, try using a different web browser for your banking and apps to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is specific to your current browser.
6. Contact Customer Support:
   • If you are still experiencing issues after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to the customer support team of the specific app or banking service for further assistance. They may have specific recommendations or solutions for their platform.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce or eliminate the unwanted pop-ups from Total Ad Block in your applications and banking services.