AB+ unloads in Chrome

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Bdad
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AB+ unloads in Chrome

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When I visit certain sites (I think I know which ones but not positive) Adblock unloads after a view page views. I then have to go back in to the extensions and reload. Is there something I can do to keep it active at all times no matter which site(s) I visit no matter how often?
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mapx
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Re: AB+ unloads in Chrome

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chrome version ?
ABP version ?
filter lists ?

some example pages with this strange behavior ?
Bdad
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Re: AB+ unloads in Chrome

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mapx wrote:chrome version ? 40.0.2214.10 (64 bit)
ABP version ? 1.8.7
filter lists ? No filters set. I just run it and don't whitelist any sites

some example pages with this strange behavior ?
It appears that http://www.breitbart.com/ and http://www.drudgereport.com/ and http://www.foxnews.com/ but there may be others
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mapx
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Re: AB+ unloads in Chrome

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using ABP without filter lists means a useless ABP (ABP does nothing without the lists)

so, click ABP icon, options, "filter lists" tab, see the lists enabled there

I tested the sites, obviously ... there is no strange behaviour, so it's something in your system

-could be the beta version of your chrome (already reported some issues)
-could be some extension conflict
-malware

so, try:
-scan for malware / adware: use the free edition of http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/ ... ware.shtml
-reset chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answe ... 4?hl=en-GB
-reinstall ABP: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... fddb?hl=en
-disable all other extensions see if still happens

if still does not work, try to use ABP in the stable version of portable chrome (39), test again those sites:
http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/g ... e_portable
Bdad
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Re: AB+ unloads in Chrome

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mapx wrote:using ABP without filter lists means a useless ABP (ABP does nothing without the lists)
I misspoke. I had Easylist enabled. I clicked the first option (AB Warning removal list) as well and then updated. Any others to use? And if so which ones?
-malware
(Ran Malwarebytes a couple of days ago and no issue). Running AVG as AV
AlleyCat67
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Re: AB+ unloads in Chrome

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The problem that I have with it unloading, is that it does it after a period of being idle. My main use is for blocking ads that pop up in the middle of YouTube videos. Works great as long as I am actively watching (or browsing elsewhere), but if I go to sleep or am otherwise away for an extended period, that is when it unloads. Any suggestions would be helpful.

AB+ v3.1
Chrome v66.0.3359.181 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Filter Lists: 3 (EasyPrivacy, Fanboy's Social Blocking List, EasyList, all updated within the last hour)
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mapx
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Re: AB+ unloads in Chrome

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Follow the indications above - clean chrome + ABP
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