Overview: Sometimes, users will experience pop up ads in their browser, which makes for a frustrating experience. If you're getting pop-up windows when browsing on Google Chrome it either means the pop-up blocker is not properly configured or other software is circumventing the browser's pop-up blocker.

Turn pop-ups on or off

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
2. To the right of the address bar, tap More. Settings.
3. Tap Permissions. Pop-ups and redirects.
4. Turn off Pop-ups and redirects.

Create a passphrase

1. On a trusted Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
2. Turn on sync with your Google Account.
3. To the right of the address bar, tap More. Settings.
4. Tap Sync.
5. At the bottom, tap Encryption.
6. Choose Encrypt synced data with your own sync passphrase.
7. Enter and confirm a passphrase.
8. Tap Save.

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How to get rid of fake virus pop-ups

1. Step 1: Exit your browser. The first step to take if you encounter a fake virus alert is to close your browser.
2. Step 2: Remove any suspicious apps or extensions.
3. Step 3: Scan for malware.
4. Step 4: Perform a factory reset.

Install an antivirus program, run a scan, and follow recommendations to remove any suspicious apps. You can also look through the apps you have on your device and remove the ones that you don't recognize. For Android, use the Google Play store scanner to scan for any suspicious apps.

If you have your own Google Account, you can manage SafeSearch for your personal account or browser.

1. On your computer, go to your SafeSearch setting.
2. Select Filter, Blur, or Off. At the top right, if you find a Lock , your SafeSearch setting is locked.

How to stop pop-up ads on Chrome for Android

1. Open Chrome and tap the three dots menu on the upper-right. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Site settings.
3. Open Pop-ups and redirects.
4. Flip the toggle to the left to block pop-ups and redirects.

A passphrase is basically a longer password, usually at least 14 characters in length, with spaces between words. Both passwords and passphrases can be used to encrypt data and maintain secure access to websites, software, and hardware systems.

A passphrase is a sentencelike string of words used for authentication that is longer than a traditional password, easy to remember and difficult to crack. Typical passwords range, on average, from eight to 16 characters, while passphrases can reach up to 100 characters or more.

Google Chrome is a fast web browser available at no charge. Before you download, you can check if Chrome supports your operating system and you have all the other system requirements.

It has safe browsing technology and will show you a warning message before you visit a site that is suspicious. Chrome also automatically updates, so you always have the latest and most up-to-date version. Chrome also lets you keep control of your private information while you browse online.