How to stop ads on outlook mail

The pesky ads on Outlook Mail! Here are a few ways to minimize or stop ads on Outlook Mail:

Method 1: Disable personalized ads

  1. Sign in to your Outlook account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
  3. Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Advertising" section.
  5. Toggle off "Personalized ads" to disable targeted ads.

Method 2: Use an ad blocker

  1. Install an ad blocker extension in your web browser (e.g., uBlock Origin, AdBlock Plus, or Ghostery).
  2. Make sure the ad blocker is enabled and set to block ads on Outlook Mail.

Method 3: Use a browser extension to block Outlook ads

  1. Install the "Outlook Ad Blocker" extension from the Chrome Web Store or Mozilla Add-ons.
  2. Follow the extension's instructions to configure it.

Method 4: Use a third-party email client

  1. Consider using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook (desktop app), Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail, which may not display ads.

Method 5: Clear your browser cache and cookies

  1. Clear your browser cache and cookies to remove any stored data that may be contributing to ad display.
  2. Restart your browser to ensure the changes take effect.

Method 6: Report ads to Microsoft

  1. If you encounter an ad that is particularly annoying or intrusive, you can report it to Microsoft.
  2. Click on the three dots () next to the ad and select "Report this ad" from the dropdown menu.

Method 7: Use a VPN

  1. Consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to mask your IP address and potentially reduce targeted ads.

Keep in mind that while these methods can help minimize ads on Outlook Mail, they may not completely eliminate them.