Should I remove Ad Stopper?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
39% remove it61% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.1.5 |
66.67% |
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| 1.0.0.2 |
33.33% |
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Ad Stopper
by BrowseTech, Inc.
Overview
Ad Stopper is a program developed by BrowseTech. The most used version is 1.0.1.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 31 files and is usually about 13.56 MB (14,219,555 bytes). ADS_Updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.adstopper.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\adstopper
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AdStopper\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 13.56 MB
Files installed by Ad Stopper
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uninstall.exe - Ad Stopper
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ADS_Updater.exe - Ad Stopper Updater Service
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AdStopper User Interface.exe (by AdStopper) - AdStopper (AdStopper User Interface)
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BlockingDLL.dll
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RPCInteropLib.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ADS_Updater.exe runs as a service named 'AdStopper Ad List Updater' (ADS_Updater).
How do I remove Ad Stopper?
You can uninstall Ad Stopper from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Ad Stopper, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Ad Stopper.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 39%
Keep it 61%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
33.33% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
33.33% |
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