Block Ads Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Oct 23, 2015 - Windows 10 may be crossing a line with desktop ads and NSFW content. You can either remove the offending apps from your Start Menu or turn the. 10 comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Solitaire Collection (MSC). Read More,Windows 10 comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Solitaire Collection (MSC). Per default, MSC comes with in-app ads. By upgrading to the premium version for $1.49 per month or $10 per year, you can remove advertisements and unlock additional features.

Cortana and the Start menu revamp might have garnered a lot of publicity for Windows 10, but it’s the little things about the update that make it so perfect for daily use. Be it, or, you are sure to consider the update a major improvement over its predecessor. Microsoft might not have planned for the reintroduction of Solitaire in Windows 10 to become a major talking point, but it did come under a lot of scrutiny for all the wrong reasons. Windows 10 Solitaire ads have become controversial ever since Windows 10’s launch.

In case you don’t know, users have to purchase a subscription to get rid of Windows 10 Solitaire ads. If you really don’t want to spend money on a default time-killer though, there is a way to remove these ads for free. If you were anticipating a way to hack Windows 10’s in-app purchase system, you will be sorely disappointed. To block Windows 10 Solitaire ads, you just need to know which line to alter in some system files on your computer. Basically, by changing the DNS address of Solitaire, you are creating an indigenous Ad-blocker specifically for the game. Here is what needs to be done.

Changing DNS Details To Block Windows 10 Solitaire Ads • A bit surprisingly, the method starts with the user opening Notepad. Just make sure you are doing so after signing in to your system’s administrator account. • From the top bar in Notepad, click the ‘File’ option. • Assuming that your Windows is installed in ‘C’ drive, go to the following path after hitting the ‘Open’ button. C: windows system32 drivers etc hosts If your system drive is not C, just replace C with your drive name. • Make your way to the bottom of this file. At the end, add the following line without making changes to any other data.

127.0.0.1 mobileads.msn.com • Press CTRL+S to save the changes. • Restart Solitaire. Windows 10 Solitaire ads should now be disabled. You will still see the area where the ads are usually displayed, but at least you won’t have to suffer the annoyance of accidentally clicking any ads whenever your game gets exciting. Pdf.

You may have been lucky to receive your Windows 10 upgrade, but note that there’s a price to pay. Microsoft appears to be increasing delivery of annoying ads and notifications within its Windows 10 apps. Being bombarded with annoying ads in Windows 10 can be irritating, and the best thing to do is to disable personalized ads.

Also, a competent program can be helpful against malicious ads. Before we learn how to block personalized ads inside Windows 10 apps, you might want to know in how many places ads can appear on your PC. Here’s a quick reminder of such places: • The Start menu • Action Centre • Cortana search • Live tiles • Apps showing ads • The lock screen • Windows link • Microsoft Edge Microsoft delivers a multitude of ads including tips, suggestions, offers, and notifications. And all the ads sent to you in either of the above places will be personalized ads. What does that mean? It simply means you have given Microsoft permission to use your personal information, possibly without getting your consent every time. Thankfully, you can easily shut down these annoyances with just a little bit of effort.

Follow this guide on how to disable Windows 10 app ads. Case One: Windows 10 Home Edition Windows 10 will often display “suggested apps” in the start menu in an attempt to disguise adds. They are usually paid apps that could take up valuable space in your start menu. Follow these steps to disable them. • Click on the Settings cog in the Start Menu • Go to the search bar and search for “Privacy.” • Select “Let apps use advertising ID” and toggle it to “Off.” Case Two: Windows 10 Pro If you’re using Windows 10 Pro, you can choose to follow a slightly different option if you want. • Press and hold the Windows key followed by “R.” Doing so opens the Run command • Copy “gpedit.msc” and paste it in the Run command. Open the Local Group Policy Editor by clicking the “OK” button • Follow the below folders until you reach User Profile: Computer Configuration>Administrative Templates>System User Profile • On the right, locate the “Turn off the advertising ID policy” and double-click on it • Choose “Disable” • Click Apply and finish the setup with OK Blocking Individual Ads in Windows 10 apps: Disable Windows Spotlight Ads on Lock Screen Ads appearing on your lock screen come from Windows Spotlight.

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