Should I remove BitHost?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.3.0.0 |
66.67% |
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1.6.0.0 |
33.33% |
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Other programs by Torrent Raptors
BitHost
from Torrent Raptors LLC
Overview
BitHost is a program developed by Torrent Raptors. The most used version is 2.3.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is bithost.exe. The software installer includes 36 files and is usually about 23.23 MB (24,357,610 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 67% of users of BitHost come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.Torrent-Raptors.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\BitHost
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\BitHost\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 23.23 MB
Files installed by BitHost
Program executable: | bithost.exe |
Name: | BitHost |
| BitHost File Sharing |
Path: | C:\Program Files\bithost\bithost.exe |
MD5: | 754d5e88b812633897db8e272c28fadb |
Additional files:
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bit-host-setup.exe - BitHost
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uninstall.exe
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update202.exe
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unrar.dll (by Alexander Roshal) - RAR decompression library
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7ZipBuilder.dll - 7-Zip Builder
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BugTrap.dll (by IntelleSoft) - BugTrap dynamic link library
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bzlib.dll (by Julian Seward) - bzlib DLL
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DocumentReader.dll - BitHost Document Reader Plugin
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GeoIP.dll (by MaxMind) - GeoIP Dynamic Link Library
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GFLImageServices.dll - GFL Image Service Plugin
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GFLLibraryBuilder.dll - GFL Library Builder Plugin
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HashLib.dll - HashLib DLL
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ImageViewer.dll - BitHost Image Viewer Plugin
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libgfl340.dll (by XnView) - GFL SDK
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MediaImageServices.exe - Media Image Services Plugin
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MediaLibraryBuilder.exe - Media Library Builder Plugin
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MediaPlayer.exe - BitHost Media Player
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Preview.dll - BitHost Preview Plugin
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RARBuilder.dll - RAR Builder
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RatDVDReader.dll - BitHost RatDVD Reader Plugin
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RazaWebHook32.dll - BitHost Web Download Hook
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RegExp.dll - Regular Expression Library
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SearchExport.dll - Search Export plugin for BitHost
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Skin.exe - BitHost Skin Installer
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SkinScanSKS.dll - BitHost Skin Metadata Extractor
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SWFPlugin.dll - SWF Library Builder & Image Service Plugins
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TorrentWizard.exe - BitHost Torrent Wizard
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VirusTotal.dll - VirusTotal plugin for BitHost
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ZIPBuilder.dll - ZIP Builder
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zlibwapi.dll (by Jean-loup Gailly & Mark Adler) - zlib data compression library
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7zxa.dll (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Standalone Extracting Plugin)
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- RazaWebHook32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Shareaza Web Download Hook' with the class of {0EEDB912-C5FA-486F-8334-57288578C627}.
How do I remove BitHost?
You can uninstall BitHost 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 BitHost, 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 BitHost.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by BitHost 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.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 33%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 22%
Keep it 78%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
66.67% |
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Windows 8 |
33.33% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
66.67% |
Netherlands |
16.67% |
United Kingdom |
16.67% |