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Pop-up Killer Review

 
 

Last updated: Sep 17, 2005



A quote from PopSubtract's site:

PopSubtract is InterMute's intelligent pop-up ad blocking utility. Designed for ease-of-use, superior blocking and super fast download, PopSubtract keeps both Internet browser Pop-Up and Pop-Under windows from appearing. PopSubtract even blocks those annoying Windows Messaging Pop-Ups!

Features Include
- Poweful Ad Blocking
Blocks both Internet browser Pop-Up and Pop-Under windows from appearing. With InterMute's SmartPOPTM technology, necessary Pop-Up windows (e.g. secure log-in windows) open automatically when you click Web page links.
- Eliminates Windows Messaging
The newest feature stops Windows Messenger Service Pop-Up windows. These Pop-Up windows can appear even when you are not browsing the Web.
- Instant Notification
PopSubtract gives you the satisfaction of knowing when a Pop-Up has been blocked by playing a sound effect and, optionally, animating the on-screen cursor.
- User Stays in Control
You can customize your experience by using a "White List" to include sites you trust that may use Pop-Up windows, such as an Internet bank or your favorite shopping site.
- Easy-to-use Interface
The easy-to-use interface and easy-to-install capabilities make PopSubtract a standout from the competition.
- Easy Installation
At less than 500 KB, PopSubtract downloads quickly: ~60 seconds on a 56K modem.
- Compatibility
Windows XP/2000/ME/98 with Internet Explorer 5.x and above.


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

PopSubtract is detected by simple popup killer detector


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