How can I block ads in Internet Explorer 9 (IE9)?

Question

I am looking for an ad blocker for IE9. What options do I have?

I would prefer a solution that works without installing any 3rd party dlls (something similar to Adblock for Chrome).

You will have to install a "3rd party" extension; you can't just tell IE to start blocking ads by itself. It just happens that IE extensions are in .dll files as opposed to, for example, .crx or .xpi.
But shouldn't it possible to use IE9's built in tacking protection to block ads?

kez · Answer 1 · 2011-03-27 17:20:43Z

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The Tracking Protection feature does ad blocking. No ad-on needed.

kez
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answered Mar 26 '11 at 18:12

	You can find a couple of TPL's (Tracking Protection Lists) to use for ad blocking here: ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/Browser/TrackingProtectionLists one from EasyList which the popular Adblock Plus uses too. – kez Mar 27 '11 at 17:22
	They added new lists since the last time I checked. It's working with the "EasyList Standard Tracking Protection List". Perfect, thanks! – chris Mar 28 '11 at 15:20
	Do TPL really works? I added some lists but all adverts continue to show... – Velcro Mar 25 at 16:21
	@Velcro Try the Fanboy AdBlock List for Internet Explorer. It is designed to block ads, not tracking content (although ads and tracking content may overlap). It is limited to what IE's content blocker can block, though, and is not as effective (can't block as many ads) as the Fanboy List for AdBlock Plus in Firefox. – galacticninja Apr 30 at 8:17
	@kez and chris: The EasyPrivacy Tracking Protection List only targets blocking of tracking content, not ads (although ads and tracking content may overlap). It is not the same as EasyList for Adblock Plus in Firefox and Chrome. It is similar to EasyPrivacy for ABP in Fx and Chrome though, which also aims to block tracking content. Currently and AFAIK, only the Fanboy Adblock List for Internet Explorer specifically targets blocking of ads through IE's Tracking Protection feature. – galacticninja Apr 30 at 13:26

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maetthew · Answer 2 · 2011-03-21 20:26:17Z

Through a simple Google search I found that Simple Adblock seems to be working. And @grawity is right. You will have to install third party software.

I have not tried it myself but according to Softpedia it's 100% clean (and Brothersoft too).

According to their own website they have automatic filterupdates and

Simple Adblock blocks ads before they are downloaded by Internet Explorer and hides the occupied space with element hiding.

Could you also share your experience with it? e.g. does it block most ads? does it update automatically? can it be trusted or does it steal your banking login?

Plant · Answer 3 · 2011-03-22 09:44:17Z

Simple Adblock works well, however, it is no longer free. :(

It costs $29.95 US, which is a bit steep considering Adblock Plus for Firefox and Chrome is $29.95 less expensive.

galacticninja · Answer 4 · 2011-09-10 06:27:42Z

Currently, only Fanboy Adblock List for Internet Explorer is specifically designed to block ads in IE using IE's native "Tracking Protection" content blocker: http://www.fanboy.co.nz/ie.html

This is separate from, and could be used with the Fanboy Tracking Protection List.

Most of the tracking protection lists listed in Internet Explorer's Gallery are designed to block tracking content only (not necessarily ads).

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