Should I remove HotMP3 Toolbar?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
6.15.0.27?	1.56%
6.15.0.27	35.94%
6.14.0.28	12.50%
6.14.0.27	1.56%
6.13.3.505?	1.56%
6.13.3.505	3.13%
6.13.3.501	3.13%
6.13.3.1	9.38%
6.12.0.516	1.56%
6.12.0.11	9.38%
6.11.2.6	14.06%
6.11.0.36	3.13%
6.10.3.28	3.13%

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Remove HotMP3 Toolbar by Conduit

HotMP3 Toolbar is a 'Community Toolbar' from Conduit, that plugs into the various web browsers such as IE, Chrome and Firefox. The toolbar is an advertising-supported program that is designed to display ads within the bar itself and will modify the browser's home page and search settings in order to collect usage statistics. The toolbar is generally bundled with 3rd party developer programs in order to help monetize free (and some paid) software. During installation, the user might be given the option to modify the home and search pages, however this is often checked by default and overlooked. Should the software be removed from the user's computer, the settings will need to be manually reverted back. The company, based on the EULA, will automatically download and install remote updates as well as collect and store details about the user's web browsing activities and store it locally on the PC in order to interact with the toolbar application to suggest additional services or provide more targeted advertising. From the license agreement - "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".

The most used version is 6.15.0.27, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is prxtbHotM.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. 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 software installer includes 18 files and is usually about 7.84 MB (8,216,276 bytes).

Displayed publisher: HotMP3

URL: HotMP3Toolbar.OurToolbar.com

Help link: HotMP3Toolbar.OurToolbar.com/help

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hotmp3

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\HotMP3\uninstall.exe toolbar

Estimated size: 7.84 MB

HotMP3ToolbarHelper.exe
Total CPU:	0.4892737327%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.29804920%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.19122453%	0.015104% average

1. 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.
2. When you find the program HotMP3 Toolbar, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove HotMP3 Toolbar.
4. 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.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 63% Win XP 2%

HOW DOES IT RUN? Plugs into Internet Explorer

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 79% Keep it 21%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Turkey	10.77%
Iran	7.69%
Brazil	7.69%
United States	6.15%
TN	6.15%
Taiwan	6.15%
United Kingdom	4.62%
Mexico	3.08%
Belgium	3.08%
MA	3.08%
Philippines	3.08%
RS	3.08%
Czech Republic	1.54%
Spain	1.54%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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

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