Comodo HopSurf
What is Comodo HopSurf? (from COMODO)
This is the deal: we here at Comodo created HopSurf for a few reasons. One, our designers were tired of making boring (yet effective!) PC security products, and wanted to have a bit of fun, so we decided to let them. Two, we wanted to create a way for people to not only share favorite sites with like-minded folks, and ... Read more
Overview
Comodo HopSurf is a software program developed by COMODO. The most common release is 1.0.0.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named hopsurf.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 10.55 MB (11,063,646 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 37% of users of Comodo HopSurf come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Germany.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Comodo Security Solutions, Inc.
URL: www.hopsurf.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\comodo\hopsurftoolbar
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Comodo\HopSurfToolbar\hopsurf.exe"
Estimated size: 10.55 MB
Files installed by Comodo HopSurf
| Program executable: | hopsurf.exe |
| Name: | HopSurf Toolbar |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\comodo\hopsurftoolbar\hopsurf.exe |
| MD5: | 40e25c4b0bca01fd80fc01c1f503b5a0 |
Additional files:
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FileAccessGuardian.dll - HopSurf Toolbar (File Access Guardian)
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HopSurfToolbar_IE.dll
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xmllite.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft XML Core Services (Microsoft XmlLite Library)
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Extension
- HopSurfToolbar_IE.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {ED98F8D1-09AC-4107-B2FF-91DBE011B0C5}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- HopSurfToolbar_IE.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'HopSurf toolbar' with the class of {E9FAB13D-4600-49E1-90D1-EE961C859D39}.
How do I remove Comodo HopSurf?
You can uninstall Comodo HopSurf 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 Comodo HopSurf, 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 Comodo HopSurf.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Comodo HopSurf 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) 44%
Win 10 2%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 43%
Keep it 57%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
47.37% |
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| Windows Vista |
43.86% |
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| Windows XP |
7.02% |
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| Windows 10 |
1.75% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
39.29% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.36% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.93% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.14% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.36% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.57% |
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Geography
37.31% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.31% |
| France |
8.96% |
| Germany |
7.46% |
| Sweden |
5.97% |
| United Kingdom |
5.97% |
| Australia |
4.48% |
| Poland |
4.48% |
| Taiwan |
2.99% |
| Czech Republic |
2.99% |
| Italy |
2.99% |
| Finland |
1.49% |
| Greece |
1.49% |
| New Zealand |
1.49% |
| Portugal |
1.49% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
32.69% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
19.23% |
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| Acer |
15.38% |
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| Toshiba |
9.62% |
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| ASUS |
9.62% |
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| Packard Bell |
3.85% |
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| Medion |
3.85% |
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| Samsung |
1.92% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.92% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.92% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 530 |
3.92% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
3.92% |
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| HP-Pavilion AW018AV-ABA e... |
3.92% |
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| Dell Studio 1737 |
3.92% |
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| Dell OptiPlex SX280 ... |
1.96% |
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| Dell Inspiron One 19A |
1.96% |
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About COMODO
Comodo groups provides computer software and SSL digital certificates as well as offers many products as freemium, but additional features or more featured editions are available for a fee.
Publisher URL: www.comodo.com