Panicware, Inc. Protects Consumers From Pop-Up Ads In Every Browser With Free Update to Pop-Up Stopper Professional

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2005--

Panicware releases a free update to Pop-Up Stopper Professional -- now with access to both an advanced update server and free resources.

Panicware, Inc., a Seattle developer of PC pop-up control technology, announces the newest update to Pop-Up Stopper Professional. Panicware's ad-blocking software is the first and only product to block pop-up and pop-under ads in all browsers including AOL, MSN, SBCYahoo!, Opera, Mozilla, WMConnect, Juno, NetZero, Netscape, and Internet Explorer. Pop-Up Stopper Professional works on every type of Internet connection.

The latest release of Pop-Up Stopper Professional accesses a new update server, which will enable current and future users to more easily receive future updates. This version also includes a direct desktop link to the Panicware Resource Center -- a constantly updated collection of privacy information and bonus resources such as free spyware removal tools.

"We are proud to provide our customers with another free update. We will continue regular updates to maintain our status as a trusted leader in the ad-blocking market. We have other exciting products in the works and hope our users will return to Panicware.com because of the strong commitment to our customers we have shown over the years," said Matina Fresenius, Chairman and CEO of Panicware.

Pop-Up Stopper Professional is available for immediate download at www.panicware.com, and is also available at retail stores such as Staples, Office Max and Fry's Electronics. After the free 30-day evaluation period, single-user registration is currently discounted at $29.95, and full CD versions are 39.95. Site licenses are also available. Pop-Up Stopper Professional is supported by Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP. Panicware continues to provide free 24-hour technical support via e-mail.

About Panicware, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Panicware, Inc. is a Seattle developer of ad-blocking and privacy software applications, such as Pop-Up Stopper, SureClean and SpamWasher.

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