CNET Editors' review
This freeware executable effectively blocks Internet Explorer pop-ups, at the cost of some conveniences. PopUpBuster's dated interface still reflects 2002, the year it was introduced. This standalone executable is easily enabled and disabled, but during testing it failed if we switched back and forth too quickly.
In addition to blocking normal pop-ups, this utility stopped some useful menus and content. You can't train or set PopUpBuster to allow certain pop-ups. It's all or nothing, making it less useful than Internet Explorer's built-in function.
The program doesn't work for Firefox or any other alternate browser. The extra function to set system time isn't worth the trouble, and the fast Web search function simply didn't work on our test systems. This pop-up blocker is effective, but its lack of flexibility is a bust. You'll do better enabling Internet Explorer's built-in pop-up blocker.
Publisher's Description
From ECOM Software:
PopUpBuster is a small non-invasive pop-up killer program. Two built-in Artifical Intelligence engines kill all annoying popup windows without user intervention. Minimal CPU, Memory and Resource usage. 'No installation' feature prevents any system corruption (download & run). Can run off the Internet. Cooperative, never interferes with Internet setup. Resides on system tray when minimized.
What's new in this version: may contain unspecified updates
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4.0 starsout of 55 votes
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"Well it is free!"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Pros
Easy to install and run
Cons
I keep getting 3 popups that I cant stop and this one hasnt done anything more than IE7, I must have picked up something!
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"Does not perform as expected"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Cons
I really wanted a pop-up blocker that would run in the background instead of one that required an open window.
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"I have not had it very long but I notice the difference already"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Pros
It works and it's free
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"Very Good"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Pros
It definitely stopped a lot of pop-ups. i went to sites that i knew of that are heavy pop-ups and it stopped them. Definitely get this one.
Cons
Over all I would recommend this to anyone but as with any pop - blocker it doesn't know which ones you don't want to actually stop..lol! It does give you a one-click option to stop it and restart it so like I said over all you can't beat it really.
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"Best popup blocker avaliable"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Pros
Blocks every popup it comes across. Not a single popup goes past it. Some popup blockers block on the first popup and the rest seeps through, but this one blocks them all.
Cons
Well, not only does it block pop-ups, but it also prevents the use of drop down menus. This is very annoying because now you have to turn it off to use them, and then turn it back on. Also, the program does not auto start.
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"Outstanding Program"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Pros
I've tried eliminating those obnoxious popups with other programs but nothing else was near as effective. I'm still getting used to 'PopupBuster', but it sure is doing the job.
Cons
If it would only automatically open at startup....
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"Its Free do I have have to say more. Slowed down my computer. Do not download!!!"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Pros
no installation
Cons
Slowed down my computer. Did not even block 1 popup!
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"excellent!"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Summary
i love it. its the only one i have found that actually works.although it does occaisionally freeze up so do most things online today
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"no more popups"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Summary
this is the only popup killer which needs no installation. i would not even try another one. i haven't seen any popup since using this program
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"works perfectly, NO hassles!"
Version: PopUpBuster 3.2.0.2
Summary
I just downloaded PopUpBuster about 20 minutes ago and it's already stopped 66 popups. It's insanely easy to use, as a matter of fact you really don't "use" it at all. You see a small icon on your taskbar. That's it. Left click on the icon to turn it on or off, right click for a small window that has settings, status, help, faq, and so on. It's 100% worth a few seconds of download time considering all the annoyance of popups. Two huge thumbs up.
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