popupkiller.dll - Is popupkiller.dll spyware, adware, or a virus?

what is popupkiller.dll?
Purpose of popupkiller.dll:



Process or task name:

Be sure to always double check your spelling if you are concerned about spyware, as often spyware will use a very similiar spelling of system processes or other common tasks. popupkiller.dll

File type:
Dll program - Files that have a dll extension are called modules/functions or programs loaded into memory.

Purpose of this file:
Popupkiller.dll is a program file which is normally associated with Mcafee security programs. The exact disk location is also shown below to verfiy it is not spyware, as many spyware programs use similiar names and just locate them elsewhere on your hard drive. Always check the proper disk location of your programs if you are suspicious. The main purpose of this file is to be a popup blocker or popup killer. This is a Mcafee security product and this popup blocker is part of their antivirus suite and it is a BHO entry. This program is considered safe and is not spyware or adware. Visit popupkiller.dll for complete information on this task or process. If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.

What is the popupkiller.dll location, where is it stored on my computer?
This file is located in program files\mcafee.com\mps\popupkiller.dll


Note on file and folder locations: Remember that although many files are always in default file locations, some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many spyware, adware, or popup programs do. If you suspect you have spyware or adware, check to see if you see a similiar names stored elsewhere. It always helps to check your tasklist also to see what is currently running on your computer. You can always view the tasklist on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view your "task manager", and then click the "processes" tab. This will show you all tasks running on your computer. Dll files will NOT show on your computer tasklist, as dll files are actually part of other processes. You may see similiar program names running if spyware or adware is on your computer, for example, popupkiller.dll may be slightly misspelled to keep you from finding it, or spyware and adware may be named very similiar to a system file. Make sure always check the location of tasks or processes if you are concerned. popupkiller.dll can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names what companies choose.

  • Is popupkiller.dll spyware?
        No.

  • Is this considered adware or popup related?
        No.

  • Is this considered a virus or trojan?
        No.

  • Would you recommend that I remove popupkiller.dll?
        No, I would not remove this file.

    • View All Tasks and Processes
    Popupkiller.dll is a program file which is normally associated with Mcafee security programs. The exact disk location is also shown below to verfiy it is not spyware, as many spyware programs use similiar names and just locate them elsewhere on your hard drive. Always check the proper disk location of your programs if you are suspicious. The main purpose of this file is to be a popup blocker or popup killer. This is a Mcafee security product and this popup blocker is part of their antivirus suite and it is a BHO entry. This program is considered safe and is not spyware or adware. This file is located in program files\mcafee.com\mps\popupkiller.dll Please feel free to check www.what-is-exe.com for any future lookups or updates, as this index is continually changing and expanding.