You may recall a review that we wrote about a piece of software called “Window Washer”. Window Washer is excellent software for preserving your privacy, and it seems as if the same programmers have gone and made AdsGone Popup Killer. If that is the case, we are expecting this software to be just as good and intuitive as Window Washer is.

One interesting thing to note is that you can actually get a one-year subscription to use Window Washer free when you purchase Popup Killer for only $30- getting two pieces of software for one low price is certainly appealing. But, as we've all seen with sister products, is Popup Killer as good as we're hoping?

Features

Popup Killer is full of features. It is completely Vista capable, so you won't have to worry about any compatibility issues. It can block popups, inline popups, java popups, flash popups, banner ads, spyware, adware, IM popups, and it is completely configurable. You can make this software do just about anything.

The extensive list of features is evident of this programs capability. In fact, coupled with the Window Washer program that is included, you get a combination of software that is nearly unbeatable. Between the two, you computer will be safe, clean, and popup free. This is a great solution if you are looking for a seamless browsing experience.

Using AdsGone Popup Killer

This dynamic duo combine together to create an excellent team. We ran the Window Washer program before we did any of our tests, deleting tons of useless junk from the computer and freeing up memory. Then, we checked to make sure that no cookies or other types of information were stored. Running Popup Killer, we began to browse a series of test pages that we had one of our designers code up for us.

We have the software set up to play a chime when it blocks a popup, so that we can tell which popup has been blocked and why. As well, we have some good popups (such as the ones associated with Hotmail) on a safe list so that they are allowed to appear.

As we navigated the test website, we noticed that the software was doing it's job. Every time that we were expecting a popup, the software chimed, letting us know that it had been successfully blocked. This was also true of the most obscure popups, such as the javascript and Macromedia Flash popups. However, we also noticed that it was blocking popups that it shouldn't be, such as status popups or popups associated with online e-mail accounts. It did let the Hotmail popups display, however, so it could simply be a matter of adding them to your safe list.

Conclusion

We're convinced that these two pieces of software are a great solution for your home. In fact, we think that they combined to create one heck of a bargain. For only $30, you can't go wrong.