That was the case for me every time i tried it in past. But latest update seems pretty good. I am not having any slowdown and it is very light on resources. As @Local Host said it is not taking more than 10 MB on my PC either.
What unnecessary security software have you bought before?
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- Jun 14, 2011
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WinPatrol for me. Paid for it but never really used it.
- Jan 27, 2018
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I can usually find free for anything I need, only one I can think of is Winpatrol, of course I don't regret too much as I think I got a lifetime license for $1.99.
- Sep 8, 2019
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Still, why pay or use an adblocker that just slows down your computer and internet?
- Sep 8, 2019
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Still, why pay or use an adblocker that just slows down your computer and internet?
- Sep 8, 2019
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Still, why pay or use an adblocker that just slows down your computer and internet?
- May 3, 2015
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Never had any slowdowns, the only time I even remember it's there is when it blocks a potentially malicious site r asks if it can update the main program. |Now why have it?
1) it blocks ads in the entire system, so I wasn't even aware Microsoft had added ads to the start menu and skype some time ago.
2) I don't have to select lists and configure adblocker extensions in every browser I use, just in the central Adguard software. Once I set an exception or personalized rule it instantly affects the entire system.
3) adblocking is just one of its functions, it offers anti-tracking, parental control and in the last version system-wide DNS over HTTPS.
4) I can easily export settings in a computer and import in another instantly having it configured as I want it.
Seriously I see no reason not to use it nor am I aware of any software that offers all its functions. But if it slows down your machine then don't use it.
- Aug 5, 2012
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I wouldn't say that it is pointless, but websites load a load faster now that I have disabled it and am only using the browser extension.
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- Oct 24, 2019
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For me, it was the internet speed. I rather use uBlock Origin with advanced settings and HARD mode, or Brave browser with built-in blockers.
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- Oct 24, 2019
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For me, it was the internet speed. I rather use uBlock Origin with advanced settings and HARD mode, or Brave browser with built-in blockers.
- Jan 10, 2018
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Something is wrong with your PC if Adguard is noticeably slowing it down.....There can be an initial delay which you 'perceive' as slow down but trust me, once your webpage starts loading instantly (without adguard) and then starts to stall and crawl loading all those script, ads and what else, it's not very funny.
Or you have to sift through ten's of "download" icons and text to figure out where the actual download button is
Or clicking on a search box opens up a pop up
Or the website formatting or screen estate is eaten up by 20%+ and upwards of ads.
Or you end up opening unsafe links (potentially)
Or you have to sift through ten's of "download" icons and text to figure out where the actual download button is
Or clicking on a search box opens up a pop up
Or the website formatting or screen estate is eaten up by 20%+ and upwards of ads.
Or you end up opening unsafe links (potentially)
- Sep 8, 2019
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1. I have had no ads whatsoever in my start menu
2. You dont need to, it already does its job
3. All of which other solutions like NextDNS have
4. Again, it isnt unique.
- Sep 8, 2019
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Of course it does, litteraly any adblocker can do the same job.
But what about android. I have tried Blokada but constant crashes and No Internet issues are too much for me. All other solutions are DNS based and also adguard also offers a somewhat usable firewall on android. I was using NetGuard previously but it was draining battery.
- Jan 14, 2015
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Android you have either dns66 or blockada which use less battery as Netguard although if you use Netguard from github, most apps will not show battery usage and instead will be all dumped to Netguard basically.
None of the 3 above will get rid of empty space despite blocking adds based on hosts you configure.
Adguard for android however does remove the spaces (the app itself, not the dns only option).
Sometimes you regret a purchase but it turns out be useful later . I had a lifetime XYplorer pro (expensive) which i did regret for a long time . After five years i started using it again . I purchased WinRAR (don't laugh) .
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- Jan 10, 2018
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XYplorer is my goto Windows Explorer replacement. I use the free version at work also. There is a nice little trick (NO cracks, illegal downloads etc) I use to not have to purchase it. I get each new version and it's amazing, feature packed and lightweight! I would get the lifetime version if they added zip folder functionality.
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