Advertising In Right Hand Corner

[emslemsl]

Every time Foxit Reader opens, I have to specifically close the advertisement. I would like to disable it permanently and forever. Does anyone have a simple way of doing this that does not involve my going into the register?

[Humulus]

create a reg-file with:


REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\MainFrame]
"ShowEditorAd_908"="0"
"ShowReaderAd_908"="0"
"ShowTypewriterAd_908"="0"
"ShowPOAd_908"="0"
"ShowSDKAd_908"="0"
"ShowFFAd_908"="0"

[emslemsl]

Perhaps I was unclear. I am uncomfortable messing with the registry files of my computer because I know how potentially problematic that can be. Thus, I am looking for a method that does NOT involve a registry file as I specifically noted.

[Humulus]

I am uncomfortable messing with the registry files of my computer because I know how potentially problematic that can be.

Windows is continuously reading/writing the registry and has no problems whatsoever :1_01:

At this moment there is no other way. :1_32:
Just import the reg-file one time per user (the settings go in to the hkey_current_user) and your done.

[Fab-u-Guy]

emslemsl: Actually, you said:

emslemsl > Does anyone have a simple way of doing this that does not involve my going into the [registry]?
Humulus showed you a way to do that:

1. Run Notepad or other text editor.

2. Copy the text in the "Code" section of Humulus's post.

3. Save the file with the extension ".reg" (for example, noad.reg)

4. Double-click the file, then click "Yes" or "OK" when Windows asks you if you want to add the info to the registry.

This doesn't require you to "go into" (open or edit) the registry yourself. The file does it for you.

I've used Humulus's tip; it works, and it's harmless. It changes only those specific settings that Foxit Reader uses when it runs. It doesn't affect any other program or any other part of Windows. As long as you copy the text directly from Humulus's message, you have nothing to fear.

[andrewabc]

You can disable the ad without using the registry. It only take about 2 minutes of clicking. Here is what I tried to figure out one day.


Yep, you can get rid of the foxit ad. Somewhat confusing to do, but once you do it you shouldn't see it again even after updating.

What I do is
1. open any pdf
2. uncheck "advertisment" in "view" menu
3. Umm, I dunno, I've tried finding I sure way of getting rid of it but it seems to be random. Apparently it's not supposed to happen unless you get a paid version but it is possible without paying.
I repeatedly do steps 1 and 2, then I go to file->close, then file exit. And then repeat step 1, 2, and mix it up with all the different ways to close the pdf/program. Eventually the ad goes away and stays away.
I just did->foxit icon below top left foxit icon->close (ctrlF$, then top left foxit icon->close altF4 and it got rid of ad for good.
But now if I enable ad again and try same thing the ad doesn't go away. Actually it does again after trying 3 more times.
Sorry no simple answer, but after 1 minute of testing eventually you can get the ad to go away for good.

So best possible quick way to get rid of it:
1. open any pdf
2. uncheck "advertisment" in "view" menu
3. press ctrl F4, then alt F4.
4. open pdf again and see if advertisement still showing. If so do steps 1-4 again. Should go away after 5 tries or so.

[dsergeant]

The reason you have to do it about 5 times is that there are that number of different adverts. You have to uncheck it for each of those seperate adverts. Once you have done that you won't ever see them again.

[Fab-u-Guy]

The reason you have to do it about 5 times is that there are that number of different adverts. You have to uncheck it for each of those seperate adverts. Once you have done that you won't ever see them again.

Yes. That's exactly what the registry file is designed to do: deactivate all 5 types of ads. And that's all it does, I assure you.

[dsergeant]

NO NO ....

I would rather use my method (see earlier post) than download a VBS file from an unknown source mentioned by a poster who has only just joined...... Do it at your own risk.....

(and spam seems getting a huge problem on this forum nowadays, sad).

[Erik_Bryant]

Hello dsergeant. I know the spam is getting crazy. We are taking a lot of measures. And actually you will see I deleted that guy's message just before you posted yours. haha. Sorry for the spammers. It always gets crazy, and then calms down.

[Latestarter]

I just downloaded the new build of Foxit 2.3 (3201) and discovered that the irritating color ad strip is back. Worse, even repeatedly deselecting the ad and closing out of the program no longer gets rid of it for good. It always returns.

Still worse, even the registry fix didn't stick. I changed the value of all the ad items from 1 to 0, exited out of regedit, and when I reopened the editor the 1's were back -- as were the ads in Foxit.

Any suggestions?

[dsergeant]

Yes, it seems they have changed the way they display the advert.... I find it particularly annoying that it now cycles through the various different ads and every time it changes with a different colour it distracts from what you are doing. But no comment on here from support, or any mention in the changelogs.

Guess we have to put up with it, but if it is intended to get me to buy one of their products it has had the opposite effect here...

[Erik_Bryant]

Sorry about that. We're going to change it in the next version.

[Boz]

I updated to 2.3.3201 with the Zip download. No ads are appearing for me at all.

[Latestarter]

I updated to 2.3.3201 with the Zip download. No ads are appearing for me at all.

Do you think the fact that you used the zip version is relevant?
Or do you just have a better ad blocker than I do?

[Latestarter]

Just tried the zip version on another computer. Neither editing the registry nor repeatedly disabling ad, closing out, and restarting seems to get rid of that distracting little billboard.

[Boz]

The XP computer I updated does not show ads in Foxit Reader 2.3.3201.

I just finally got around to updating a Vista computer that I have, and the ads DO show!

[johndoe12]

i can get them to turn off but they come back how do i make them stay gone.

[Latestarter]

The XP computer I updated does not show ads in Foxit Reader 2.3.3201. I just finally got around to updating a Vista computer that I have, and the ads DO show!

I'd love to know what about your set-up on XP is blocking the ads, because they certainly show on my XP system.

[Erik_Bryant]

By the way, this ad will be changed in the next version: less obtrusive, and able to be taken off.

[Latestarter]

By the way, this ad will be changed in the next version: less obtrusive, and able to be taken off.

Good to hear! When should we look for that release?

[Erik_Bryant]

I believe it will be about 2-3 months from now. It could even be earlier depending on certain things.

[Boz]

I'd love to know what about your set-up on XP is blocking the ads, because they certainly show on my XP system.I sure wish I knew! Sorry.

Have you tried the suggestion given by Humulus?

[adehh]

ResHack -> delete the bitmaps from the exe, job done.

[Latestarter]

I sure wish I knew! Sorry.

Have you tried the suggestion given by Humulus?

To set the values to zero in the registry? Yes. But the current version of the program automatically resets them to override the edits and bring back the ads.

[Latestarter]

ResHack -> delete the bitmaps from the exe, job done.

Could you explain how exactly one goes about doing this, please?

[dsergeant]

Good to hear! When should we look for that release?

This irritation is still present in v3.0 and the ads are more gaudy and distracting.....

[Latestarter]

This irritation is still present in v3.0 and the ads are more gaudy and distracting.....

I was about to write in and make the same discouraging observation.

Please, Foxit representative, tell us that the long-awaited new release at least has some mechanism (e.g., through a registry edit) to allow users to disable the awful ads.

[Erik_Bryant]

Click on
View>Advertisement
Purchase the Pro Pack to get rid of the ads forever.

[Latestarter]

I know I speak for many other customers when I say: Very disappointing.

[Devil Dawg]

By the way, this ad will be changed in the next version: less obtrusive, and able to be taken off.

Click on
View>Advertisement
Purchase the Pro Pack to get rid of the ads forever.

No, I'll just use PDF-XChange Viewer instead.

[Frank E. Drehob]

IMHO, if Foxit contains ads that cannot be removed that makes it "nagware," "nuisance ware," or "adware"--but definitely not freeware. If the other posters in this thread are representative of Foxit users, the ads, which are obviously designed to annoy people into buying the Pro Pack, are having the opposite effect.

Oh, well, back to Adobe.

[Latestarter]

the ads, which are obviously designed to annoy people into buying the Pro Pack, are having the opposite effect.


I'll second that.

[christina]

sorry you have that feeling... I will keep our team infomed about your complaint.

[Kessen]

I'll second that.

I completely agree to latestarter - please give the users a possibility to switch off the advertizer.....

[Boz]

By the way, this ad will be changed in the next version: less obtrusive, and able to be taken off. So what happened? Why did you make a false statement?

[johndoe12]

So what happened? Why did you make a false statement?

i second that what is up with that?

[dsergeant]

I have been giving PDFXchange a try for the past few days and must say I quite like it. Foxit should take note that there are a growing number taking this direction. Sad.

[tarcus]

Foxit won't work for me with alternating ads like this, very annoying.

[Boz]

By the way, this ad will be changed in the next version: less obtrusive, and able to be taken off.
Erik_Bryant, can you please explain why you said this when it isn't true?

[Erik_Bryant]

I'm discussing with development now.

[kotarak]

Following the advice of couple of users in this thread, I too tried PDF-XCHANGE VIEWER and I must say I quite like it. I think I will switch.

[Flurmy]

PDFXchange? Interesting...

[oufc_gav]

I'm discussing with development now.

Well this, together with the forced crapware installs put on my system in v3, means that from, today, I am no longer a Foxit customer personally. I also won't bother with the 3000 user purchase of PDF Creator for my company if this is the way the company plans to operate.

[Frank E. Drehob]

I'm discussing with development now.

Evidently development doesn't have anything to say. Apparently the adds will stay until more of Foxit's formerly loyal user base leaves.

[Erik_Bryant]

It will be changed. We are finalizing discussion of the exact change.

[Erik_Bryant]

Update- The ads can be removed forever for free users. This updated maintenance version is being tested and will come out in a week or two.

[Latestarter]

Update- The ads can be removed forever for free users. This updated maintenance version is being tested and will come out in a week or two.

Thank you. Very good to hear. We look forward to the announcement of its release.

[Latestarter]

Update- The ads can be removed forever for free users. This updated maintenance version is being tested and will come out in a week or two.

Do we now have a release date?

[christina]

Within a week...

[Kessen]

Within a week...

:1_11: ... like waitin for santa clause...

[density524]

Within a week...

Good it should be fixed by the next time I need to reinstall a PDF viewer. I'll try to remember foxit as a choice a few years from now when I wipe the OS and reinstall it again. But it looks like PDF-Exchange is installed now, and unless it totally fails to render a PDF it'll stay in place.

[Kessen]

Within a week...

:1_12: ... still waitin...

[tarcus]

Thanks For the upgrade, works A-1 now.
That's a great Christmas present!


Tarcus

[dsergeant]

Thanks For the upgrade, works A-1 now.
That's a great Christmas present!


Tarcus

Yes thanks from me as well, a very worthwhile improvement.

[oufc_gav]

Interesting that they have taken to deleting critical messages now. I merely (politely) suggested that they should make promises on here they couldn't keep - obviously not considered reasonable by them.

[christina]

Hi oufc_gav, we don't delete your message. Acutally at that moment I was reading your message, but when I refreshed the screen, it was gone. I find it nowhere. Thanks for your post, you have raised a good point for us. Can you please write it and post here again.

Recently there are several posts are mis-deleted. I have talked with the admin and he is looking into this issue to see what' up.

[nCubed]

I've been using Foxit Reader for years now (as well as Foxit PDF Printer) and was annoyed last year when v3 made disabling the Ads impossible...

... I registered today simply to say thank you for providing the ability to remove the ads. Thanks!

::k::

[christina]

Thanks for your support in Foxit.