Auto Remove Error & Nag Screens in Windows 7

Have you occasionally encountered nag screens and error messages that need to be dismissed? Do you want to automate an action when a certain error message or verification dialog appears? ClickOff lets you do that and is one of the most awesome tools we discovered a while back.

Let’s suppose a situation where you want to remove the nag screen that appears after you open or close a certain application. Launch ClickOff and let it run in the background, then point your mouse over the nag screen’s title bar and hit the ClickOff hotkey (default: Ctrl+Alt+D). Doing this will immediately close the nag screen and will automatically close it the next time it appears.

Suppose another situation where a certain error message or confirmation dialog box appears and you click a button every time it shows up. With ClickOff running in the background, point your mouse at the button (that performs a certain action) and hit Ctrl+Alt+D. The next time this confirmation dialog box appears, it will vanish almost immediately — ClickOff will automatically click the desired button and get rid of it.

Sounds awesome, right? It can however do a lot more than what is mentioned in the examples above, such as fill a form (which can sometimes be part of a nag screen), close browser pop-ups, minimize or maximize a window, set delay time, avoid false clicks, support wildcards, and much more.

After making some changes to a Word document and hitting close, you get a confirmation dialog asking to save the changes or continue without saving. Clicking the Save button all the time can be tiresome, so I let ClickOff handle it (as you can see from the screenshot above).

All actions are saved in the ClickOff List dialog window where you can remove the action or go to Advanced settings to tweak it further. There are two other options: Hide ClickOff and Quit ClickOff.

ClickOff Advanced Properties — Advanced properties per rule

Users who spend a large portion of their time on Windows will find this nifty little application immensely useful. It runs in the background using very little memory, and the best part is that it does not affect the system in any intrusive way. The hotkey can also be changed from Settings, which you can access from the system tray icon’s context menu.

Compatibility & Notes (Windows 10/11)

Version: ClickOff 1.90 (free). Last developer update: 2012. As a legacy utility, ClickOff works best on older Windows versions. On modern Windows 10/11 systems, results vary depending on the app/window you target.

Limitations with UAC prompts: Windows elevation prompts (UAC) run on the Secure Desktop, which standard UI automation and auto-click tools cannot interact with. In short, ClickOff (and similar tools) cannot auto-click the Yes button on UAC prompts. This is by design for security. If you frequently see UAC prompts, consider creating scheduled tasks or adjusting app install locations instead of trying to auto-click them.

Architecture/64-bit: Some users have reported limitations on 64-bit Windows. If a rule fails to trigger, try running the app you’re targeting without elevation, use window title wildcards, or consider an alternative (below).

Quick Start

Run ClickOff and keep it in the system tray.
Open the target dialog or nag screen.
Point to the window title or specific button and press Ctrl+Alt+D to add a rule.
Open the ClickOff list to fine-tune rule behavior (e.g., delay, exact button text, minimize/maximize, right/left click).
Test once by reproducing the dialog; if needed, edit the rule and add wildcards for changing titles.

Safe Download

Download ClickOff (SnapFiles page)

Modern Alternatives

Buzof – actively maintained commercial tool to automatically answer/close recurring prompts; supports rule-based matching and background scanning.
AutoHotkey / AutoIt – scripting options for reliable control of specific windows and buttons (best for power users).
Window Closer – utility to auto-close pop-ups on Windows 10/11 (commercial with trial).
More ClickOff alternatives – community-curated list.

FAQs

Is ClickOff free? Yes, ClickOff 1.90 is freeware.

Does ClickOff work on Windows 11? It can work for some classic dialogs, but it’s an older tool and may not recognize or control all modern, sandboxed, or elevated windows.

Can it auto-click UAC “Yes” prompts? No. UAC prompts appear on Windows’ Secure Desktop by default, blocking normal automation for security reasons.

Any tips if a rule doesn’t fire? Try using wildcards in the window title, confirm the app isn’t elevated (admin), add a small delay, or recreate the rule by targeting the exact button text.

Is there a portable build? Some download mirrors offer a ZIP (no installer). Always verify the source and scan before running.

It works on many versions of Windows and was originally tested successfully on Windows 7 32-bit.

Download ClickOff

What’s New in This Update

Added Compatibility & Notes section for Windows 10/11 and Secure Desktop (UAC) limitations.
Added Modern Alternatives with reputable links for actively maintained tools.
Added Quick Start and FAQs to cover common setup, safety, and troubleshooting questions.
Updated the download link to a current, reputable mirror and clarified portable ZIP availability.

Last updated: 2025-10-09