Should I remove HootList?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
66% remove it34% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
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1.26.152.152 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Crossrider Advanced Technologies (Platform)
HootList
from Crossrider Advanced Technologies Ltd. (Platform)
What is HootList?
This is a web browser extension and Browser helper Object (for Internet Explorer) that delivers contextual based advertising to the web browser. In addition it will modify the user's browser home and search pages as well as 'New Tab' pages to push advertising and search. The software acts as an adware type application and is typically defined as a unwanted application by various malware vendors.
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is HootList-bg.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 5.92 MB (6,204,781 bytes).
The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
- May inject ads in the web browser
- 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
HootList has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: HootList
URL: crossrider.com/pages/privacy
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hootlist
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\HootList\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 5.92 MB
Files installed by HootList
Program executable: | HootList-bg.exe |
Name: | HootList |
| HootList exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\hootlist\HootList-bg.exe |
MD5: | 4e7bf883bc4dc2d2564f20cebb64388e |
Additional files:
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HootList.dll - HootList (HootList BHO)
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HootList-bg.exe - HootList exe
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HootListGui.exe
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Uninstall.exe - HootList Installer
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ButtonUtil.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- HootList.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'HootList' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211491102} (CrossriderApp0024902).
How do I remove HootList?
You can uninstall HootList from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program HootList, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove HootList.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by HootList you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win Vista (SP2) 17%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 66%
Keep it 34%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
100.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Windows Vista |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
16.67% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
40.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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Toshiba |
20.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
20.00% |
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HP G70 Notebook PC |
20.00% |
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Dell Inspiron 560 |
20.00% |
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Dell Computer OptiPlex GX... |
20.00% |
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