How to remove Popup error

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Popup.dll file information

The process belongs to the software PC Powerwash or Ashampoo WinOptimizer Platinum Suite 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 414,720 bytes (96% of all occurrence), 413,184 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.

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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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User Comments

Came in Defender Pro 2007 -- popup blocker
Dreamer

it can not be deleted because of something integrated in the file but it will make popups about the product that the company is selling
mikkel

Ashampoo WinOptimizer PopUp-Blocker-harmless
Jock

Ashampoo WinOptimizer PopUp-Blocker

Man kann diesen a) i.d. 'Winopimizer-Suite' abstellen und b) im IE unter Add-Ons kann diese "Browserhelp objekt ebenfall noch deaktivieren#
Balu

Ashampoo WinOptimizer PopUp-Blocker-harmless
HU PETER

BargainBuddy - popup.dll BargainBuddy is a BHO that displays advertisements when certain keywords are shown on websites. This can give you pop unders and checks for updated versions of itself every time your computer starts. if u delete it regenerates.

Ashampoo WinOptimizer PopUp-Blocker
valu

part of Defender Pro 2005 pop up blocker -also by Ashampoo
Deangiver

Came with Defender Pro 2005 for pop up blocker util
NDeangiver

IE extension ashampoo Winoptimizer Platinum Suite
Mac

Summary: 10 users think Popup.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think Popup.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade Popup.dll ("not sure about it").

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