popupblocker.exe
popupblocker.exe
Process name: System Mechanic Popup Blocker
Application using this process: Iolo System Mechanic utility suite
File location: C:\Program Files\iolo\system mechanic 6 or C:\Program Files\iolo\system mechanic professional 6 or C:\Program Files\iolo\system mechanic 7
Recommended: Check your system for popupblocker.exe problems
What is popupblocker.exe doing on my computer?
popupblocker.exe is a System Mechanic Popup Blocker from iOlo Technologies belonging to Iolo System Mechanic utility suite . However, this file can be added by a WORM and usually you can find it in %System% directory so please make sure you have the latest updates of your virus scanner. This process is still being reviewed.
Non-system processes like popupblocker.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the System Mechanic Popup Blocker process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The popupblocker.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Iolo System Mechanic utility suite on your PC, the commands contained in popupblocker.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a System Mechanic Popup Blocker process (also called a task).
Is popupblocker.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The popupblocker.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\iolo\system mechanic 6 or C:\Program Files\iolo\system mechanic professional 6 or C:\Program Files\iolo\system mechanic 7. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove popupblocker.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
popupblocker.exe is used by 'Iolo System Mechanic utility suite'. This is an application created by 'iOlo Technologies'.
If you no longer use Iolo System Mechanic utility suite, you can permanently remove this software and thus popupblocker.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Iolo System Mechanic utility suite in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is popupblocker.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is popupblocker.exe giving me errors?
Most popupblocker issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the iOlo Technologies website for the latest Iolo System Mechanic utility suite update.
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