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YouTube and YouTube Music,
without the ads.

Etarunnel is a desktop client that intercepts network requests to block video and banner ads, with support for dual service switching.

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Setup Guide & FAQ

Windows setup — SmartScreen warning
1. Temporarily disable your antivirus (it often flags unsigned installers).
2. Open the downloaded .exe file.
3. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click More info then Run anyway.
4. Wait for installation to complete.
Windows setup — Disable Smart App Control (if blocked)

If Windows Smart App Control prevents the app from opening even after bypassing SmartScreen, you can disable it. Only do this if it actively interferes with your user experience.

1. Press Win + X and select Terminal (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Copy and paste the following command, then press Enter:
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CI\Policy" -Name "VerifiedAndReputablePolicyState" -Value 0
3. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
4. Try opening the app again. (You can re-enable it later by running the same command with -Value 1).
Is it safe?

Yes. Etarunnel doesn't run any tracking or any privacy violating stuff. The Windows SmartScreen warning is a standard false positive for independent, unsigned installers.