How to remove an dpps2 error
The free file information forum can help you determine if dpps2.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.
Click to Run a Free Scan for dpps2.exe related errors
Dpps2.exe file information
The process known as Pop-Up Stopper or Don't Panic belongs to software Pop-Up Stopper or Don't Panic by Panicware (www.panicware.com) or PanicWare (www.panicware.com).
Description: The file dpps2.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files".
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 708,608 bytes (36% of all occurrences), 733,184 bytes, 716,800 bytes or 675,840 bytes. 
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock.
It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. It is not a Windows system file. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The program has a visible window.
dpps2.exe is able to record inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
There is a possibility to uninstall the associated program
Recommended: Identify dpps2.exe related errors
External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:
- "Don't Panic Pop-Up Stopper" can run at start up. Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group
- "Pop-Up Stopper" can run at start up. Pop-Up Stopper Companion from Panicware. Pop-up blocker integrated into the IE toolbar. Note that the Pro version doesn't load in startup as it is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar. Can cause problems with IE if you use WinXP and uninstall Service Pack 1. Uninstalling the software leaves it in the startup group
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as dpps2.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the dpps2.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Score
User Comments
CJ
blunt_instrument (further information)
PureChance
Dpps2 scanner
Security Task Manager shows all running Windows tasks including embedded hidden functions (e.g. keyboard or browser monitoring, autostart entry). A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware, keylogger or a Trojan. Spyware Doctor detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, malware and tracking threats from your hard disk. Ideal supplement to Security Task Manager. SpeedUpMyPC scans, cleans, repairs and optimizes your computer. |
Other processes
bitcometbho_1.4.8.11.dll cflmon.exe virtscrl.exe dpps2.exe fatrayalert.exe sdcidle.dll procexp151.sys vxsvc.exe premkbd.exe tiservicemonitor.exe streampeer.exe [all]