This component is part of HotBar
Component Name: hbtoeaddon.exe
Description of : HotBar (http://hotbar.com) advertises itself as a Microsoft product that aims to customize Internet Explorer by adding skins and putting icons for Outlook Express. It also collects your information and sends this to its servers to give you pop-up ads. An additional code is included that delivers the ads through a pop-up window or through a bar that appears on a computer screen.
Recommendation for :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed. Non-removal of this application will expose you to unscrupulous advertisers who will constantly send you numerous unsolicited ads.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: Yes
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: Hotbar.com, Inc.
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This is bundled with free programs such as games.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2-Apr