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How to remove PopUpKiller error

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PopUpKiller.exe file information

The process belongs to the software Ashampoo WinOptimizer or Defender Pro Anti Pop Up or PopUp Killer or PopUpKiller or popupkiller.exe or Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum Suite by xFX JumpStart.

Description: PopUpKiller.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1216000 bytes (62% of all occurrence), 108032 bytes, 105984 bytes, 1149440 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. There is no information about the maker of the file. It is not a Windows system file. PopUpKiller.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 39% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Ashampoo PopUpBlocker" can run at start up. Ashampoo popup blocker, part of Privacy Protector Plus - see here
• "PopUpKiller" can run at start up. PopUpKiller - pop-up killer

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as PopUpKiller.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the PopUpKiller.exe 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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