To address the issue of your Ad Remover not working and the inability to reactivate it, follow these detailed steps:

Check Extension Status

1. Open Chrome: Launch the Chrome browser on your device.

2. Access Extensions: Go to the Chrome menu by clicking on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner. Select "More tools" and then "Extensions."

3. Verify Ad Remover Status: Look for your Ad Remover extension. Check if it is enabled (the toggle should be blue). If it is disabled (the toggle is grey), click on the toggle to enable it.

Update the Extension

4. Update Extensions: Chrome may have outdated extensions causing issues. In the Extensions page, enable the "Developer mode" toggle at the top right. Then, click the "Update" button that appears to refresh all extensions.

Reinstall the Extension

5. Remove and Reinstall Ad Remover: If enabling and updating do not work, consider removing the extension completely:
- On the Extensions page, find your Ad Remover and click "Remove."
- Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for your Ad Remover extension.
- Click on "Add to Chrome" to reinstall it.

Clear Cache and Cookies

6. Clear Browsing Data: Sometimes, corrupted cache can interfere with extensions.
- Go to Chrome settings by clicking the three dots, then "Settings."
- Scroll down to "Privacy and security" and click on "Clear browsing data."
- Choose "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files," then click "Clear data."

Reset Chrome Settings

7. Reset Chrome Settings: If the issue persists, resetting Chrome might help.
- In Chrome settings, scroll down to "Advanced."
- Under "Reset and clean up," select "Restore settings to their original defaults" and confirm.

Check Compatibility and Conflicts

8. Check for Conflicting Extensions: Some extensions may conflict with Ad Remover. Disable other extensions temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.

9. Compatibility Check: Ensure that your Ad Remover is compatible with the current version of Chrome and check for updates to the extension.

Test Functionality

10. Restart the Browser: After performing the above steps, restart Chrome and test if the Ad Remover is functional again.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you can consult the community discussions regarding AdBlock not working on various platforms for additional insights YouTube Ad block not working anymore? - [learn more]. These forums often provide solutions that might apply to your situation.

If you continue facing difficulties in reactivating the extension, consider reaching out to the support for the Ad Remover to see if they can provide additional assistance.