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Pop-up Killer Review

 
 

Last updated: Sep 9, 2005



A quote from Popup Dummy's site:

Easy to use and no setup needed. Real-time protection from popups, adware, spyware, harmful web browser plug-ins, harmful activex installers, drive-by downloads, web browser hijackers, and immunization from thousands of known spyware pests.

PopupDummy! not only protects your PC from popups, it also stops adware and spyware from running, and keeps them from ever installing in the first place. For a complete list on what PopupDummy! can block, click here.

PopupDummy! keeps a watchful eye on any hidden programs running on your PC. You're notified instantly when a harmful task is blocked. By blocking drive-by downloads and harmful activex controls as your surf the web, you're safe from new spyware pests which try to install on your PC. Harmful web browser plug-ins and toolbars are also blocked, and web browser hijackers are cleaned. PopupDummy! gives you complete control over any attempts at customization of your web browser and ultimate protection against popups.

PopupDummy! is compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Netscape web browsers.

PopupDummy! users receive same-day customer support, FREE upgrades, and no monthly/yearly subscription fees.


Test results:
Accept Useful New Windows: Simple examples. (2 points)
 A new window appears after a link has been clicked
 A new window appears after the "Open in New Window" menu item has been clicked
 A new window appears after a button has been clicked
 Popup windows at https- and edu- sites
Accept Useful New Windows: Sophisticated examples. New Window looks like Popup - popup killer should not confuse them. (1 point)
 A new window appears after a link has been clicked and the parent page was refreshed simultaneously
 A new window appears after a link has been clicked and the parent page was closed simultaneously
 A new window appears after a link has been clicked and some dialogue has been shown

Stop Popup ads: Simple examples. (2 points)
 Ordinary OnLoad Popup
 Ordinary OnQuit Popup
 Ordinary Delayed Popup
 Delayed Synthesized Popup
 Delayed Modeless Dialog Popup
 Adware Popup
 Camouflaged Popup
 Windowless Flash
 InVue Popup
 Interstitials
Stop Popup ads: Sophisticated examples. Popups looks like Clicked New Windows - popup killer should not confuse them. (1 point)
 There is a page with an OnLoad Popup and a link to reload itself. The OnLoad Popup appears after the reload link has been clicked
 There is a page with an OnQuit Popup and a link to reload itself. OnQuit Popup appears after the reload link has been clicked

Popup Dummy is detected by simple popup killer detector


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