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How to remove Popup error

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Popup.dll file information

The process belongs to the software Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum Suite or PC Powerwash or Defender Pro Anti Pop Up or Ashampoo Privacy Protector Plus or Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2004 PRO or Defender Pro PC Toolbox or popup.dll or Defender Pro PC Tune-up and by unknown.

Description: Popup.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ - normally C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\ASHAMP~1\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 414720 bytes (96% of all occurrence), 413184 bytes.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 49E0E0F0-5C30-11D4-945D-000000000003. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. It is able to monitor Internet browser. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows core file. Popup.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 78% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Tony Klein:

• This legitimate BHO (popup.dll) is related to Ashampoo WinOptimizer

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Popup.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Popup.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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