Ad Annihilator for Windows

By Ad Annihilator Software
Trial version
User Rating

Key Details of Ad Annihilator

Block banners, pop-ups, and cookies, and browse offline.
Last updated on November 7, 2008
There have been 4 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

Much more than a simple pop-up blocker, Ad Annihilator scores all aces. The program not only installs as a colorful toolbar in your Web browser, it also lets you access all functions via a right click.

In our tests, the application capably killed all pop-ups, banners, and Flash ads we threw its way, and you can choose to block or allow all three types of ads from particular sites. We appreciate that Ad Annihilator can eliminate many banners or pop-ups at once by using a string or a specific keyword as a cue to block, and the ability to save your customized settings as a project is a nice plus. Once you switch to the advanced mode, you'll uncover a whole new world of functionality, as Ad Annihilator features an enhanced cache that lets you browse offline Web pages.

If you're digging through a long list of offline sites, you can easily find what you're looking for by searching by name, content, and date. We can heartily recommend this program to those who need an ad killer, an offline browser, or both.

What’s new in version 2.5

Version 2.5 adds ability to turn on and off showing of project name in the browser title bar and updates banner filters.

Ad Annihilator for Windows

By Ad Annihilator Software
Trial version
User Rating

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: January 31, 2008

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 2.5

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows 95

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista, Internet Explorer 5.0

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 288,633

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.8/5

89 User Votes

PROGRAM SUCKS
DanielIINovember 13, 2015
Pros
THERE ARE NONE
Cons
My McAfee told me not to download, did anyhow. Caused IE to start messing up, kept giving and error message that would not close, had shutdown IE and the message kept coming up. Finally used an outside un-installer program and un-installed it.
Summary
Big waist of time. Should have done what McAfee said to do to begin with.
Will not uninstall
mackenzie.ageeJanuary 15, 2015
Pros
I have none
Cons
The app runs fine, until you try to uninstall it. It force closes the uninstaller. I've tried rebooting, other programs will uninstall, just this one shuts it down. Apparently this is a common issue with this program. I absolutely do not recommend installing this!
Summary
forces me to use explorer
cryofreeze666December 24, 2014
Pros
don't know i refuse to use explorer
Cons
explorer sucks i won't be forced to use what i don't like
Summary
not compatible with Windows, Firefox or Chrome
lithi0mNovember 27, 2014
Pros
not sure... wont run
Cons
antiquated installer (looks windows 2000ish). will not run on newer OS's. trouble uninstalling / removing
Summary
found this software and installed based on CNET rating even thought several people were unsatisfied. i guess i chose to believe the wrong people. if you have vista - 8.1 please don't bother installing.
Garbage!!!
TheJules2013March 1, 2013
Pros
None whatsoever!
Cons
Everything!
Summary
I thought I would give this a try from the gallery on my IE, and the minute I restarted the browser, I kept getting a pop-up saying Internet Explorer has stopped working, EVEN WHEN IT WASN'T RUNNING! Like others, I tried uninstalling, but the Unwise.exe kept crashing, so I did a manual custom fix and removed the Internet Explorer file from it, and now my IE is working just fine. I'm glad I didn't pay a penny for this crap! It's not even worth ONE star!
I do not like this program.
parkepiDecember 11, 2012
Pros
This app is blocking too much of my videos. It is causing the videos not to play correctly. I have tried to uninstall it from my computer but can't. When I try to uninstall it I get a message that says "a problem caused the program to stop working correctly. windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available." No solution seems to be available.
Cons
If you want most videos blocked then you will defiantly like the Ad Annihilator. If you think you might want to uninstall it later, than do not get this because it doesn't uninstall easily.
Summary
No good- at least not this version
iHuman07May 16, 2012
Pros
none none none
Cons
everything
Summary
It's all true- doesn't support Firefox, only IE. Uninstall fails with a popup message in Windows- UNWISE.EXE has stopped working. Indeed, was very unwise to install this soft. Btw, running Win7 Ultimate SP1
THE BEST AD BLOCKER ON THE NET . . .NOT!! TOTAL GARBAGE
computer-wizardAugust 13, 2011
Pros
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
Cons
EVERYTHING. DOESN'T UNINSTALL. 100% BLOATWARE.
Summary
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY.
DO NOT INSTALL!!!
levicahJune 29, 2010
Pros
NONE WHATSOEVER!
Cons
WARNING!!! YOU WILL REGRET INSTALLING THIS. I HAD TO DOWNLOAD ANOTHER PROGRAM JUST TO UNINSTALL THIS BECAUSE THE WINDOWS UNINSTALLER COULD NOT GET RID OF IT.
Summary
THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND WINDOWS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET RID OF IT WITHOUT THE HELP OF AN OUTSIDE PROGRAM!
Don't bother.
perry_kranielMarch 9, 2010
Pros
NOT A THING
Cons
Didn't install, didn't work, didn't uninstall properly.
Summary
Waste of time, as is putting up this review, but I'm really peeved.

Developer’s Description

By Ad Annihilator Software

Block banners, pop-ups, and cookies, and browse offline.

Ad and cookie blocker and offline browser that: Rids you from advertisements and pop-up windows; Protects your privacy while you surf the Web; Spares your online time, bandwidth, and money; Speeds up your browsing; Supports offline browsing; Supports Web document versions; Shares retrieved documents with other people and computers; Organizes retrieved documents; Explores Web documents structure; Searches for downloaded documents. Version 2.5 adds ability to turn on and off showing of project name in the browser title bar and updates banner filters.