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- Quit your browser and relaunch it. Resume or start over the video that you were watching.
- Clear your browser's cache.
- Ensure cookies are enabled in your browser.
- Try a different browser or a private browsing window that does not have any ad blocker software installed.
- Please check if you have a security plug-in in your browser. If so, please try disabling this and see if the ad blocker message goes away.
If you still receive the message and think it is an error, please submit a request using the link at the bottom of the article to alert us to the issue. Our support team will review your feedback and contact you if needed.
Update September 2020: If you are using a Wi-Fi router with built-in ad blocking features, you may need to disable that feature in order to view our videos on cwtv.com or The CW Apps. Every router has different instructions, so please consult your router’s instructions.
Update February 2021: If you are using a VPN service, please visit This Article.
Update March 2021: If you are using an app or service that blocks trackers and ad servers, you'll need to disable that in order to use our app. If you'd like to disable tracking, please use our "Do Not Sell" option within the app (Settings > Legal).