Move GetString to the JString helper class
Reduce exception handling code duplication
Use Matcher.find() instead of Matcher.matches() Don't use std::bind for UpdateAvailableCallback, it's redundant Initialise path variable closer to its use Use shared pointers for the platform-specific implementations Store the exception message in JavaException rather than extracting it when an exception occurs Investigate UI freeze on main activity startįix periodic subscription refresh or remove it from advanced settings Don't hard code AppInfo properties and set the remaining ones: applicationVersion, locale and developmentBuild A default set of ad-blocking rules are automatically enabled and updated so you really don’t need to do much.Unused icon sizes being packaged for Chrome/Safari buildsĪdd high-DPI versions of Chrome/Safari iconsįix Element Hiding Helper integration with the Inspector tool If you click on the ABP stop sign the menu will pop up allowing you to go to the settings. Step 11: Access the Adblock Plus settings if desired. Here you can see the red ABP stop sign icon at the bottom right:Īdblock Plus icon in the Internet Explorer Status Bar To make it so you can see the icon you must select, from the top menu (you may need to press the “Alt” button to get this to show up) View > Toolbars > Status Bar, and make sure “Status Bar” is checked.Įnabling the Status Bar in Internet Explorer so you can see the Adblock Plus Red “ABP” Icon If you do not, it’s still running but you can’t easily access the settings. Once you have re-launched Internet Explorer the second time, you may see the Red ABP stop sign at the bottom of the Internet Explorer Window. Step 10: Enable the Status Bar Toolbar to show in Internet Explorer (if not enabled). Unfortunately, you still won’t see any sign of Adblock Plus at this point and it won’t even work–you must close Internet Explorer again and then re-launch Internet Explorer. This menu will pop up the first time you launch Internet Explorer - Click the “Enable” button When Explorer loads after re-launching it you will see a pop-up menu at the bottom of your Internet Explorer window that says: “The ‘Adblock Plus for IE Browser Helper Object’ add-on from ‘Eyeo GmbH’ is ready for use.” Click the “Enable” button. You will now need to close and re-launch Internet Explorer to give the plugin a chance to launch for the first time. Windows 7 will ask for your permission to allow Adblock Plus to make changes to the computer–click YesĪ status bar will fill up and then you should see “Setup Successful.” Click the “Done” button. Your entire screen will grey out and a Windows security message will pop up asking you “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” as seen below. Step 5: Tell Windows to allow Adblock Plus to make changes to your computer.
Internet Explorer will ask what you want to do with the Adblock Plus Install fileĪ window will pop up entitled “Adblock Plus for IE Setup.” Click the “Install” button. You may need to scroll down to see this menu.
Step 3: Tell Internet Explorer to “Run” the software you are downloading.Īt the bottom of your browser window a menu will pop up confirming what you want to do with the file: Run, Save, or Cancel.
If you are running Windows 7 and Internet Explorer, here is how to install Adblock Plus and stop seeing all those ads… How to Install Adblock Plus for Internet Explorer in Windows 7 Step 1: Go to the official Adblock Plus website.Ĭlick on the following link to go to the Adblock Plus official website: Step 2: Download the software for free.Ĭlick on the green “Install for Internet Explorer” button.