How to remove an GetPopupInfo error

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GetPopupInfo.exe file information

The process known as Provides Audio Information for dBpoweramp belongs to software GetPopup Application by Illustrate (www.dbpoweramp.com).

Description: GetPopupInfo.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 20,480 bytes (83% of all occurrences) or 151,552 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. File GetPopupInfo.exe is a file without information about the developer of this file. Therefore the technical security rating is 53% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as GetPopupInfo.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the GetPopupInfo.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.

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User Comments

ist von gta

It comes with dbpoweramp and provides lots of pop up info when you hovver your mouse over audio tracks - totally harmless!
Andy

From the suite of applications known as dbPowerAmp. Not essential for the use of the application or Windows, but it is helpful for audio enthusiasts.
Adam Richmond-Gordon (further information)

It is executed to get the information for the MouseOverInfo on MP3's (once per Folder i think). On defective MP3's, it may fail to close again and "ask" for MetaData over and over again. If so, it takes what it can from the CPU and massively slows your Computer down, even after Hibernation.
Guido Gallenkamp

When renaming/tagging audio files, open Task Manager and watch in PROCESSES. If GetPopupInfo,exe shows up, you will NOT be able to rename/retag any files while it is active. Wait for it to disappear, then rename/tag as quickly as possible. No clue on how to stop it. I had it happen before for a while, then it stopped for about 6 months or so. Now it's doing it again. I wouldn't say it's dangerous, but it IS a headache, however.
Jen C

It is part of dbPowerAmp - lets you see info on music files when you mouse over them...can be a CPU hog at times :(
Robert Hutchings (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of GetPopupInfo.exe: based on 5 votes with 6 reviews.

1 user think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade GetPopupInfo.exe ("not sure about it").

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