AdGuard v7.19 for Windows: sharing settings and adding style
This update rolls in with a mix of new features, bug fixes, and a farewell to Windows 7. Let’s dive into what’s new!
This is the last release supporting Windows 7. Why?
We use several libraries for our work, the latest versions of which no longer support Windows 7. And the latest versions are necessary — both for user safety and for the overall functionality of the app.
If upgrading to a newer version of Windows isn’t possible, please stick with version 7.19.
Sharing is caring
In the spirit of camaraderie, we added the ability to share settings via a link. Got your desktop app perfectly configured? Simply scan the QR code to transfer those settings to your mobile app. You’re happy with the blocking quality, but a friend complains that AdGuard on his PC doesn’t block as many ads as he wants? Be a helper and share the link!
Styling it up
Want a dark theme on a website that doesn’t have one? With userstyles, it’s possible!
Userstyles are custom themes that allow you to change how web pages look in your browser without altering their content. They work by layering CSS styles over existing ones.
To add a userstyle, go to Settings → Extensions → Add → Import from file or URL. Feeling creative? Click Add → Create userstyle. You can find ready-made userstyles online. Once you install one, just open your browser, and voilà — it’s all styled up.
Also works, if you just wanna have fun.
Logging in a new way
Now, when you select Log in with email, you’ll be redirected to a browser for signing in to the app and your AdGuard account. It might feel a bit different initially, but with a password manager at your side, you can enable autocomplete in your browser — no more manual entry every time.
You can also opt for one-time codes. We’ll send you a code to your email, and you’ll never have to worry about remembering your password again.
Among other news
You know that list of settings on the left side of the app? Well, we’re updating their names to make it clearer what they actually do. So Stealth Mode becomes Tracking protection. Makes sense, since it doesn’t make you literally invisible, but it does protect you from being tracked.
As always, this version comes packed with bug fixes, some bigger than others. Like the BSoD issue, which is quite annoying. We did our best to fix it, and with updated WFP and TDI network drivers, everything works as it should.
We’ve also refreshed the Scriptlets and DnsLibs, so you can count on quality filtering and a clean, safe browsing. Detailed changelog you can check out on our website.
