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           SoftRadar24 NetShield - v2.0
      Minimalist System-Wide Ad Blocker for Windows
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Thank you for choosing NetShield! This is a portable, 
lightweight tool designed to provide system-wide protection 
by blocking ads at the DNS/hosts level.

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[ QUICK START GUIDE ]
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1. Extract the .zip file.
2. Double-click "SoftRadar24_NetShield.exe".
3. When the Windows UAC prompt appears, simply click "YES". 
   (The program is pre-configured to automatically request 
   the necessary permissions to modify the hosts file).
4. Click the "ACTIVATE" button to enable protection.
5. Restart your browser to enjoy an ad-free experience.

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[ WHY NETSHIELD? ]
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* PLUG & PLAY: No installation. Just run and protect.
* SYSTEM-WIDE: Blocks ads across all browsers and apps.
* LIGHTWEIGHT: Uses near-zero system resources.
* PRIVACY: Works 100% offline. No data collection.

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[ NEXT UP: SoftRadar24 PIXELCORE ]
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Check out "PixelCore" - our all-in-one image utility:

* CONVERT: Switch between all image formats instantly.
* BATCH PROCESSING: Convert or compress hundreds of 
  images at once with a single click.
* COMPRESSION: Reduce file sizes significantly while 
  maintaining crystal-clear quality.
  
Like NetShield, PixelCore is 100% portable and free!

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[ OUR MISSION ]
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SoftRadar24 is building a global library of free, portable, 
and effective tools. We aim to release more "Plug-and-Play" 
utilities to make your digital life easier and cleaner.

STAY UPDATED & EXPLORE MORE: https://softradar24.com

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(C) 2026 SoftRadar24. All rights reserved.
Developed for efficiency, simplicity, and a cleaner web.
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