Microsoft Edge offers a new feature that will increase the security feature of your browser. Enabling the new Crapware Blocker Tool in your Edge browser can block off unwanted apps and other threats that might harm your computer.
The new Crapware Blocker is available in the beta version of Edge Chromium. Users do not need to install any extension to use this new tool.
What is a Crapware?
Using the Internet will give you access to a wider source of information. But, it also exposes you to threats that may harm your computer. PUP or Potentially Unwanted Programs are crapwares that are not welcome to any device.
PUPs can come in different forms like an extension, adware, crypto-mining tools, or malicious downloads. It can also be a web app, trackers or other things that are considered unwanted applications.
Crapwares often pretends to be a legitimate file or app. When you click on license agreements and authorize their installation, they can spread viruses to your computer. Oftentimes, you may not be aware that you are already downloading crapwares.
How Does the Crapware Blocker Work?
But while the crapware blocker is integrated with your Microsoft Edge browser, it is disabled by default. It means that you have to manually set it to enable so that it can automatically block crapware.
How to Activate the New Microsoft Edge Crapware Blocker
- Open your Microsoft Edge browser.
- On the upper right side, click the three dots.
- Select Settings.
- On the left side of the screen, choose Privacy and Services.
- Look for Block potentially unwanted apps and toggle the button to select Enable.
- Restart your Microsoft Edge browser to save the changes.
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