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What is adblocker.exe
This adblocker.exe file is an executable file also known as Ad blocker of Tweak XP, a property of product software Tweak XP Pro which is part of 3B Ad blocker Pro. This file is a popup advertisement blocker which prevents annoying advertisements from popping up on user’s computer screen while browsing the web. Another name for this process is BLOCKER.EXE. The user needs to download and install the blocker.exe for this functionality to work in the system. This file can identify the ads before users see it. This file can automatically remove the ad from a user’s browser. It has layers of sensitivity which allows users to define options for blocking. The latest version blocks flash ads as well as removes banners, image ads, and unwanted sites. This file is not a Windows system file and though it can be very useful, it still has a risk rate of 64%.
How can I stop adblocker.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. adblocker.exe. is used by Tweak-XP Pro, If you shut down adblocker.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop adblocker.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Tweak-XP Pro, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Tweak-XP Pro, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is adblocker.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if adblocker.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if adblocker.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that adblocker.exe, belongs to, in this case Tweak-XP Pro