Full JDownloader 2 Installation & Debloating (Removing Built-in Ads) Guide

This guide will teach you how to fully install and debloat JDownloader 2, a software that splits the file you want to download to make the download speeds much faster (a goal similar to IDM). Alright, let's begin!

Installation

You'll need to go to the official JDownloader download page, click on your operating system and pick the specific version of the software. The setup file should start downloading. Once it's done, run it and follow the installation instructions. It will take some time to fully install.

Debloating

1. Once finished installing the software, open it and click on Settings (located at the top-left corner of the screen) → Settings → (⚠️) Advanced Settings (located at the left side of the screen). If prompted, click on Ok (and tick the Don't show this again checkbox to disable the prompt in the future - Optional). In Filters Settings, search for the following and disable all of them (by clicking on the checkboxes):
   1. Premium Alert (untick all of the checkboxes that appear)
   2. Oboom (If prompted, tick the Don't show this again checkbox and click on Ok)
   3. Special Deals
   4. Donate {change the value from Visible (Automode) to Hidden (Automode)}
   5. Banner
2. Once done, exit the app {If prompted, click on Exit JDownloader. (Optionally, tick the Don't show this again checkbox and select either Minimize to Taskbar or Hide to Tray to set it up for later use. Then, manually exit out of the app.)}

Enjoy your new ad-free JDownloader!

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation or debloating process, here are some common solutions:

1. Installation Issues: If the installer fails to run, make sure that you have the required permissions or try running it as an administrator.
2. Settings Not Saving: If the changes don’t appear to be saving, restart the application and then try again.

Credits

Previous owners: oreee. (Discord) and their discord server
The current owner has chosen to remain unidentified.
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