Homepage Protection Service
What is Homepage Protection Service?
Homepage Protection Service is a Conduit powered search toolbar and Browser helper Object (for IE) 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.
About (from Conduit)
By Using a Conduit Software you may enable Conduit to access, use and collect a variety of information, both personal and non-personal, regarding your Internet Browser, your browsing habits, and information about your computer
Overview
Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named mp3tubetb.dll. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. It also bundles additional software in the form of the Conduit Engine, which installs a potentially unwanted toolbar, and makes homepage and default search engine changes to a user's web browser. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 13.28 MB (13,923,211 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- This toolbar is distributed via Conduit (potentially unwanted)
- Connects to the Internet
- Adds a background Windows Service
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Homepage Protection Service.
Mp3TubeSvc.exe (ac61bc8926eb9aad0ba9bb25142c2cba) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
avast! |
2014.9-140304 |
Win32:PUP-gen [PUP] |
AVG |
2015.0.3546 |
OneStepSearcher.V |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.063 |
Adware.FlvPlayer.1 |
Fortinet FortiGate |
3/4/2014 |
Adware/OneStep |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.03.04.04 |
Adware.Mp3Tube |
McAfee |
5600.7202 |
Adware-OneStep.l |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7202 |
Adware-OneStep.l |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.63 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0403 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.2 |
suspected of Trojan.Downloader.gen.h |
mp3tubetb.dll (7661262a701827d40a4b0e6db3de835f) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.589 |
Adware.BHO.WVE (B) |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.BHO.WVE |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.BHO.WVE |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.5.4.0 |
AdWare.BHO.WVE |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
Adware.Mp3Tube |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.BHO.WVE |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MPTUBE |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MPTUBE |
uninstall.exe (4987901341ae4b24ffbe72b209d12552) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ByteHero BDV |
1.0.0.1 |
Virus.Win32.Part.a |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
Adware.MP3TubeToolBar |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1032 |
Adware.Zwangi |
Trend Micro |
9.740-1012 |
ADW_MPTUBE |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
ADW_MPTUBE |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24042 |
Onestepsearch (fs) |
Mp3TubeVideoToMp3.exe (c254ad1c8e36199c51c55a5b09c47f45) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
7.00.6.10310 |
DLOADER.Trojan |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0001 |
Adware.Mp3Tube |
Trend Micro |
9.740-1012 |
ADW_MPTUBE |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700-1001 |
ADW_MPTUBE |
View all 27 all detections

Homepage Protection Service 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
URL: www.ourtoolbar.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mp3tube toolbar
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Mp3Tube Toolbar\uninstall.exe hpp /S
Estimated size: 13.28 MB
This is a Community Toolbar by Conduit, what does that mean?
Conduit is a toolbar monetization platform for software publishers. It provides a utility for developers to create branded generic web browser toolbars. Publishers can bundle these toolbars with their software programs or provide access to download them separately through www.ourtoolbar.com. Once installed, the toolbar modifies the browser's home page and search settings in order to redirect searches through the Conduit portal (which utilizes Bing or Yahoo! Search engines). Read more...Each publisher enters into a 'Publisher Agreement' with Conduit which defines the revenue structure, known as the 'incentive amount', to be paid each calendar month in which the user has an active toolbar installed. Typically payout is based on the geographic origin of the user and ranges from $2 for a US user per month to just a few cents for other countries. Is it considered dangerous? Well, it's not malware or even spyware, however it changes the browser’s search provider in order to display, but if you read the EULA that is mentioned and presumably agreed on when installing. Users should decide if you need the functionality the toolbar has to offer. But remember, if you uninstall it make sure you reset your web browser, see how.
Files installed by Homepage Protection Service
Program module: | mp3tubetb.dll |
Name: | Mp3Tube Toolbar |
Signed by: | CreativeToolbarSolutions.com |
Path: | C:\Program Files\mp3tube toolbar\mp3tubetb.dll |
MD5: | cb6b151b3a056b801b54f7e5b7dbf973 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) Mp3TubeSvc.exe (by Mp3Tube) - Mp3Tube Toolbar Helper Service
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(Malware detected) Mp3TubeVideoToMp3.exe (by Mp3Tube) - Mp3TubeVideoToMp3 Application
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ShowMsg.exe - ShowMsg Helper Application
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(Malware detected) uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- mp3tubetb.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Mp3Tube Toolbar' with the class of {46897C77-E7A6-4c33-BFFB-E9C2E2718942}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- mp3tubetb.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Mp3Tube Toolbar' with a class of {46897C77-E7A6-4C33-BFFB-E9C2E2718942}.
Service
- Mp3TubeSvc.exe runs as a service named 'Mp3Tube Toolbar Updater Service' (Mp3Tube Toolbar Updater Service) "Updates Toolbar component to ensure that you always have the latest features.".
Network connections
- Mp3TubeSvc.exe connects to 174.35.30.68 (port 80).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
Mp3TubeSvc.exe |
Memory: | 3.58 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0077925998% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00385337% | |
User CPU: | 0.00393923% | |
I/O reads/min: | 1.77 KB | |
I/O writes/min: | 525 Bytes | |
Mp3TubeVideoToMp3.exe |
Memory: | 2.39 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0036132601% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00191250% | |
User CPU: | 0.00170076% | |
How do I remove Homepage Protection Service?
You can uninstall Homepage Protection Service 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 Homepage Protection Service, 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 Homepage Protection Service.
- 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 Homepage Protection Service 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) 68%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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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 86%
Keep it 14%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
78.02% |
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Windows Vista |
10.99% |
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Windows XP |
6.04% |
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Windows 10 |
4.95% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
46.96% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.02% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.84% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.29% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.08% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
3.87% |
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Geography
46.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
46.19% |
India |
3.59% |
Israel |
3.14% |
MK |
2.69% |
Philippines |
2.69% |
Greece |
2.24% |
Croatia |
2.24% |
France |
1.79% |
Poland |
1.79% |
RS |
1.35% |
Australia |
1.35% |
Mexico |
1.35% |
Netherlands |
1.35% |
Jordan |
1.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
35.66% |
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Dell |
23.26% |
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Acer |
17.83% |
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Toshiba |
5.43% |
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Sony |
4.65% |
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ASUS |
4.65% |
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Lenovo |
3.88% |
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Samsung |
3.10% |
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GIGABYTE |
1.55% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.13% |
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Dell Inspiron N5010 |
3.31% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.31% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.48% |
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HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.48% |
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HP Compaq 6820s |
1.65% |
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About Conduit
Conduit is an online platform that allows web publishers to create custom toolbars, web apps, and mobile apps at no cost.
Publisher URL: www.conduit.com