How to remove an prpl_IePopupBlocker error

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Prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll file information

The process known as prpl_IePopupBlocker Module

belongs to software EarthLink Software or prpl_IePopupBlocker Module or Propel Accelerator or BellSouth Accelerator or Dial-up Plus or LocalNet Express or AT&T Worldnet Accelerator or EarthLink Accelerator

by Propel Software (www.propel.com).

Description: prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 49,152 bytes (95% of all occurrences), 151,703 bytes, 165,648 bytes or 165,400 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 656EC4B7-072B-4698-B504-2A414C1F0037. The program has no visible window. Prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll is able to monitor Internet browser. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows core file. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you run into problems with prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll, you may also visit the Earthlink support page or uninstall EarthLink Software or Propel Accelerator software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

External information from Tony Klein:

This legitimate BHO (prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll) is related to Propel PopupBlocker

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll 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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Summary: Average user rating of prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll: based on 1 votes with 1 reviews.

1 user think prpl_IePopupBlocker.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application.

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