"AdGuard Trial Reset" refers to unauthorized, community-shared scripts and methods—often found on platforms like GitHub—designed to bypass the software's 14-day evaluation period . Such methods violate the official End User License Agreement (EULA) and pose security risks, leading to potential malware infection, while official alternatives include free browser extensions and AdGuard DNS . Read the full details about trial reset methods in this GitHub discussion. AdGuard Ad Blocker — block ads, popups, and trackers

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The Adguard Windows 3-day trial period can be reset ... - GitHub

The Adguard Windows 3-day trial period can be reset by repeating it with the Adguard trial reset program after every 3 days. Adguard-Trial-Reset.bat - GitHub Gist

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Method 1: Uninstall and Reinstall AdGuard

1. Uninstall AdGuard from your device.
2. Clear the AdGuard installation directory (optional but recommended).
3. Reinstall AdGuard from the official website.
4. Launch AdGuard and sign in with your account (if you have one).
5. The trial period will reset, and you'll get a new 14-day trial.

On Android (Rooted):

Root users can use apps like Titanium Backup or Lucky Patcher to:

1. Freeze AdGuard’s license verification service.
2. Clear the data/data/com.adguard.android/shared_prefs/ folder.
3. Use a root file manager to delete license.xml.

How to Reset the AdGuard Trial (And Why You Might Not Need To)

We’ve all been there. You install AdGuard, fall in love with the ad-free, faster browsing experience, and then—bam—the 14-day trial ends. The pop-ups return, YouTube ads stutter your videos, and your browser feels naked.

While purchasing a license is the best way to support the developers, sometimes you need an extra day or two to decide, or you’re testing compatibility with another app.

Here is the safe, legitimate way to reset your AdGuard trial on Windows and Mac.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: This guide is for resetting trials on the same machine for testing purposes. Abusing this method violates AdGuard’s terms of service. If you love the software, please buy a license (lifetime deals are often available on StackSocial).

6. Ethical and legal considerations

• Distinguish between vendor-sanctioned extensions (ethical, legal) and user-side circumvention (unethical, often illegal).
• Vendors should avoid punitive or opaque behaviors; offer clear policies for extensions and customer support.
• Users should not use or distribute software that intentionally bypasses licensing.

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Study: AdGuard Reset Trial

Method 1: The Registry Cleanup (Most Effective)

This method removes the specific registry keys AdGuard uses to identify a used trial.

Step-by-step:

1. Fully exit AdGuard (right-click the icon in the system tray → Quit).
2. Uninstall AdGuard via Settings → Apps → AdGuard → Uninstall.
3. Restart your computer (do not skip this).
4. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
5. Backup your registry (File → Export → Save as backup.reg).
6. Navigate to the following keys and delete them if they exist:
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AdGuard
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AdGuard
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\AdGuard
7. Additionally, search (Ctrl+F) for AdGuard and manually delete any keys containing TrialStartTime or MachineGUID.
8. Delete leftover folders:
   • C:\Program Files (x86)\AdGuard
   • C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\AdGuard
   • C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\AdGuard
9. Empty the Recycle Bin and restart again.
10. Reinstall AdGuard from the official website. You should now see a fresh 14-day trial.

Success Rate: ~70% on older versions. Newer AdGuard versions (v7.10+) use server-side hardware fingerprinting, making this method less reliable.

3. Purchase a StackSocial Lifetime Deal

AdGuard frequently offers lifetime licenses for 3-5 devices at 60-80% discounts via StackSocial. These cost as little as $16–$25 for permanent access.

The Moral of the Story

The story of the AdGuard Reset Trial is a classic example of the "Cost of Zero."

1. Stagnation: To use a reset tool, you often have to stop updating the software. In security software, an outdated version is a vulnerability.
2. Instability: Reset scripts work by hacking registry files. One wrong byte in the registry can destabilize your entire OS.
3. Time vs. Money: Elias saved the price of the license but lost hours of his life maintaining the "free" solution.

The Useful Takeaway: If you are using AdGuard, the "Reset Trial" method is a false economy. AdGuard is one of the few companies that offers a Lifetime License. Unlike subscription models (like Netflix or Spotify) where you have to pay forever, you pay for AdGuard once.

If you absolutely cannot pay right now, it is safer to use the free browser extension or a free alternative (like u

AdGuard offers official trial periods for its various platforms, ranging from 3 to 14 days

, to let users test premium features like system-wide ad blocking and "Stealth Mode". While some unofficial community-made scripts or manual methods exist to bypass these limits, they often involve clearing local data or modifying system files, which can be unreliable or violate AdGuard's Terms of Service Official Trial Periods & Free Options

AdGuard provides several legitimate ways to use the service for free or for extended testing: Standard Trials Windows & Mac : 14-day trial. : 7-day trial. : 7-day trial through the App Store. AdGuard DNS : 30-day trial for new users. Always-Free Versions Browser Extensions : Completely free for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge AdGuard for Android (Limited)

: Continues to block ads in browsers for free after the trial ends, but stops blocking ads in other apps. Public DNS : You can use AdGuard's Public DNS addresses at no cost to block ads at the network level. Community Methods (Unofficial)

Users frequently discuss technical workarounds to reset trials, though these may be patched in newer versions: