PopSmarts Popup Killer for Windows

By Birnam Labs
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Key Details of PopSmarts Popup Killer

Keep those annoying pop-up windows at bay with this handy utility.
Last updated on June 15, 2015
There have been 7 updates
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Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staffJune 15, 2015

A couple of innovative aspects set PopSmarts Popup Killer apart from the pack, though it doesn't necessarily take the lead. First, the program integrates with Internet Explorer, so there's no additional client application to launch; you simply turn it on in your browser. Second, PopSmarts focuses its efforts on pop-ups most likely to be unwanted, rather than blocking any and all new browser windows. So, pop-ups associated with entering or exiting a site, for example, are blocked, but those that pop up when you click on a link or press Shift and then click to open a link in a new window are unaffected. It's not foolproof, but it's a step in the right direction. We'd prefer that the program did not allow pop-up windows to open before terminating them, though. Also, the program is only designed to stop browser-window pop-ups, so it won't block adware or windows proposing to install additional plug-ins. These lapses in efficiency are enough to give us pause about it being the best solution for desktop invaders, but PopSmarts may be right for those whose primary pop-up pain is the browser window.

What's new in version 1.01

Version 1.01 brings more support information, even easier access to the registration code verifier, and a robust local help file.

PopSmarts Popup Killer for Windows

By Birnam Labs
Trial version
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GENERAL

Release: September 30, 2002

Latest update: June 15, 2015

Version: 1.01

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Internet Explorer 5.5

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Total Downloads: 2,177

Downloads Last Week: 0

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5/5

2 User Votes

popSmarts is pretty Smart
October 23, 2002
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I've been using this product for a while now and I love it. Being a Webmaster I'm online all the time and it is sooo annoying to have pop-up's plague my desktop. I can't even tell you how many other pop-up killersÂ’ I've tried and none are as nicely developed as this one. For one, it works, and works well. It is very easy to install and use. It's very low profile and you don't even realize it's running until it flashes at you letting you know it stopped a popup. It is feature rich and yes, you can even turn the flashing off. After a couple weeks of use decided to buy it. No more unwanted pop-ups... how nice is that? Let me tell you, it's nice! I'd definitely recommend this product to anyone that want's to stop pop-ups.
It really is intelligent
September 30, 2002
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Don't even look at the rest. This is the popup killer you want. I've tried most of the others and popSmarts is the first one that doesn't just blindly block everything. When you click something that is supposed to spawn a new window, popSmarts knows to let it through. Furthermore, the white list and black list feature is key, especially if you frequent any sites with popup utilities like T.V. Guide or AOL. I've taken popSmarts to all of the most vicious popup sites and it has performed like a dream--very stable on my Windows 2000 system. If you are going to get a popup killer, get this one.

Developer's Description

Keep those annoying pop-up windows at bay with this handy utility.

PopSmarts is the pop-up killer for IE with the smarts to allow desired pop-ups and to block only the unwanted ones. It works immediately without any additional configuration. PopSmarts integrates directly into Internet Explorer with an easy-to-use interface for novices and powerful configuration abilities for advanced users. Blocked windows are saved and can be reopened by double-clicking on an icon.