CNET Editors' review
This Internet Explorer add-on is a great tool for removing all the ad clutter while browsing the Web.
SelectView Filter consists of a simple shortcut icon that fits snugly on your toolbar. There's a tabbed Preference menu with checkboxes for choosing the kinds of ads you want to filter, and it works on all kinds, from flash ads to banners. The white list lets you add URLs for sites that you don't want filtered. You can also allow ads on the fly for entire sites or single pages with the shortcut icon. The Help menu is just an FAQ page on the publisher's site, but using SelectView Filter is very easy. As simple as the program is, it packed a powerful punch and worked great for us. When activated, it blocked pop-up and banner ads, and our pages loaded faster. We thought for sure that the filtered ads would leave gaping holes in the site, but instead, the information below the ad was bumped up to fill in the ad space without messing with the overall site design.
We highly recommend this free program for anyone tired of weeding through ad clutter while browsing the Web.
Publisher's Description
From SelectView:
Ever been annoyed by those ads on the Internet. SelectView Filter intelligently removes those annoying ads from any Website you visit. SelectView Filter blocks In-Page ads, which pop-up blockers can not do. It's another layer of protection to improve your online experience. Version 2.2 adds more aggressive JavaScript blocking and additional element blocking.
What's new in this version: Version 2.2 adds more aggressive JavaScript blocking and additional element blocking.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 21 votes
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Current version:
3.6 starsout of 19 votes
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My rating:
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"Nada, zilch, nothing"
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
Nothing happened!
Cons
Didn't work.
Summary
I'm running Windows XP SP3, and nothing changed. I couldn't even tell that it was installed. I can only assume that the app is no longer supported by its creators. So, I wasted my time.
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"Fails to block major ad servers"
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
blocks a few ad servers. ...a FEW.
Cons
Does not block doubleclick.net, plus some other major ad servers.
The promised shortcut icon to access SV controls never installed.Summary
Using IE 8, regular edition (not beta)
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"No Support"
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
None whatsoever.
Cons
DL'ed, installed, then nothing. No support on publisher site or anywhere else and YES I looked. Using VISTA HP w/ IE8, very disappointed.
Summary
Don't waste your time. Would have given zero stars.
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"Didn't work for me."
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
None, couldn't use it.
Cons
Installed but didn't do anything, icon did not respond. Disabled it and forgot about it.
Summary
No information available to help in getting ot to work.
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"Does exactly what it says"
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
It works! Easy to use and customise, simple to install. Immediately stopped the problem I was having with certain ads constantly crashing sites making them unusable. Pages load appreciably faster now too.
Cons
Nothing so far not to like.
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"works like cnet editors said it would"
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
best thing Ive downloaded yet for free period.
Cons
none just works great
Summary
everyone needs this! thankyou for it.
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"Great, BUT no site no longer downloads program!!!!"
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
Works great! A real welcome program in a world of ad overstimulation.
Cons
Did anyone else notice that it no longer is available??? So why is it still on Download???? I had to reinstall on a new computer and it says that the site is no longer available. Damn, it was very useful.
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"Works great! Worth the download."
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
Works great on IE7. Works on IE8 however without being able to change settings. Blocks all the ads. Lives up to it's review. I definately have recommended it to my friends and relatives.
Cons
Can't change settings in IE8 beta...go figure. lol
Summary
Easy to install and use. No ad-on toolbar! Works like a charm. Download and install this one!
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"As Advertised....."
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
It simply works. If you are using MSIE-8 beta you may have a few probs which is the norm for beta versions. But, works fine on IE-7.
Cons
Whats not to like?
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"very effective"
Version: SelectView Filter 2.2
Pros
blocks all unwanted ads
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