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How to switch back to v7 after updating to v8.0

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This article covers AdGuard for Windows, a multifunctional ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. To see how it works, download the AdGuard app

How to switch back to v7 after updating to v8.0​

AdGuard for Windows v8.0 introduces significant changes. If you find the new interface uncomfortable or encounter issues, you can switch back to version 7.

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If you wish to preserve your settings, it’s recommended that you export them before changing versions. You can then import your saved settings after updating the app. The steps needed to do so are listed below.

  1. After upgrading to v8, open the folder C:\ProgramData\Adguard\Backups and find a ZIP file with a name similar to adguard_settings_7.22.5008.0-08-04-2025-13_42_15.276.zip.

  2. Copy this ZIP file somewhere outside C:\ProgramData\Adguard, for example, to your Desktop. This is important because the folder will be cleaned during the next step.

  3. Uninstall v8.0 via Settings → Apps → Installed apps. In the uninstaller dialog, check the box to remove all user settings and data so that no v8 leftovers remain.

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    For step-by-step instructions, see How to uninstall AdGuard for Windows.

  4. Install the previous version. You can find the download link in the Assets section of the latest stable v7 release on GitHub.

  5. Exit version 7 from the system tray to stop filtering.

  6. Extract the contents of the ZIP file from step 2 and replace the following files:

    • adguard.db → C:\ProgramData\Adguard — main settings database, including filters and custom rules
    • agflm_dns.db → C:\ProgramData\Adguard\FLM — DNS filter database
    • agflm_standard.db → C:\ProgramData\Adguard\FLM — standard filter database

  7. Launch AdGuard. Version 7 will start with your previous settings restored.