Hi there! I understand that the Paint app on your Mac is continuously showing ads for other apps, is that right? Just to make sure, are these ads popping up while you’re actively using the Paint app, or do they appear outside the app as well, like on your desktop or other apps? Also, have you noticed if the ads started after installing an update or any new software?

Once I have a bit more info, I can guide you through some steps to reduce or stop those ads. Looking forward to your reply!

Keeps playing advertisement for different apps

Thanks for clarifying you're seeing continuous advertisements for other apps in the Paint app on your Mac. Let’s work through some steps to address this.

Sometimes, ads like that appear in free versions of applications if they are supported by ads. But if you feel it’s excessive or intrusive, here’s what you can try on your Mac running macOS Catalina (10.15.7):

1. Check for App Version and Update Options
- Open the Paint app and look for any option to upgrade to a paid or ad-free version. Many apps offer this to remove ads.
- Also, check the Mac App Store or the app’s official website to see if there's an update available that might handle ads better or give more control.

2. Close Paint and Restart the Mac
- Sometimes, temporary glitches might cause abnormal ad behavior. Quit the Paint app fully (Cmd + Q).
- Restart your Mac and open the app again to see if ads still appear.

3. Review System Permissions
- Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy tab and review permissions given to Paint or any unfamiliar apps that might be showing ads.
- If Paint or any unknown app has permissions that look suspicious, try revoking them temporarily.

4. Check for Other Apps Causing Listings
- Some ads may come not directly from Paint but from other apps or adware installed on your Mac. Consider scanning your Mac with reputable anti-malware software designed for Mac, such as Malwarebytes for Mac. It can find and remove adware that might display unwanted ads.
- You can download Malwarebytes free version and run a scan: it works well for ads popping up on macOS.

5. Verify Browser Extensions
- Sometimes ads can appear even within apps that use embedded web content. If Paint uses any embedded browser or web views, extensions in your main web browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox) could influence ad behavior.
- Open each browser, go to Extensions, and disable any that are suspicious or unknown.

6. Check Internet Security Settings
- If you use any VPN or network filter settings, turn them off briefly to see if that affects the ads. Sometimes misconfigured network setups can cause ad injection.

If after these steps the ads in Paint are still constant and very intrusive, consider contacting the app’s official support as it’s possible their ad system is aggressive or malfunctioning. You can also consider uninstalling Paint and reinstalling a clean copy from a trusted source.

Would you like me to guide you through scanning your Mac with Malwarebytes or checking permissions next? Let me know how you’d like to proceed!

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Keeps playing advertisement for different apps

Thanks for your patience! It looks like the frequent ads you’re seeing in the Paint app are a common experience with many free coloring or painting apps, as ads are a primary way these free apps support themselves financially1.

Here are some tailored suggestions for your Mac running OS X 10.15.7:

1. Check for an ad-free or premium version
Many painting apps offer a paid version or an in-app purchase to remove ads. Check in the app’s menu or on the official website/App Store page if such an option exists.

2. Consider using ad-blocking DNS
You can configure your Mac to use an ad-blocking DNS service like AdGuard DNS, which can reduce ads system-wide (including in apps) without extra software installation. Detailed guides are available online to set this up on macOS.

3. Scan for adware or unwanted software
Sometimes, persistent ads might be caused by adware on your Mac unrelated to Paint itself. Running a scan with trusted anti-malware software like Malwarebytes for Mac can help eliminate this possibility.

4. Limit app permissions and background activity
Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy and review what permissions Paint has. Limiting network access, if possible, might help.

5. Update or reinstall the app
If the ad frequency has increased suddenly, it can be due to a new update or a corrupted app installation. Make sure Paint is updated to the latest version. If problems persist, uninstall and reinstall it from an official source.

If these ads are very intrusive, it’s worth contacting the Paint app developers directly, as they control ad frequency and options for removing ads6.

Would you like me to help you step-by-step with setting up ad-blocking DNS on your Mac or scanning for adware? Let me know what you prefer!

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