Should I remove HotShots?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #35,397
United States Rank #40,979
Reach 0.0033%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.2.0 |
70.77% |
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2.1.1 |
3.08% |
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2.1.0 |
21.54% |
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2.0.1 |
4.62% |
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HotShots
from TheHive
Overview
HotShots is a software program developed by TheHive. The most common release is 2.2.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 28.42 MB (29,801,605 bytes). The software utilizes the Nokia Qt cross-platforms C++ framework. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 32% of users of HotShots come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\thehive\hotshots
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\TheHive\HotShots\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 28.42 MB
Files installed by HotShots
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QtCore4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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QtNetwork4.dll
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QtXml4.dll
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hotshots.exe
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libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll
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mingwm10.dll
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- hotshots.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'HotShots' and executes as C:\Program Files\TheHive\HotShots\HotShots.exe.
How do I remove HotShots?
You can uninstall HotShots 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 HotShots, 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 HotShots.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win XP 2%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
53.85% |
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Windows 10 |
36.92% |
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Windows Vista |
7.69% |
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Windows XP |
1.54% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.08% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
13.85% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.85% |
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Windows 8.1 |
12.31% |
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Windows 10 Home |
9.23% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.69% |
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Geography
31.94% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
31.94% |
Germany |
20.83% |
France |
6.94% |
Canada |
5.56% |
Switzerland |
4.17% |
Netherlands |
4.17% |
Hungary |
4.17% |
United Kingdom |
4.17% |
Belgium |
2.78% |
MA |
1.39% |
Thailand |
1.39% |
Australia |
1.39% |
India |
1.39% |
Sweden |
1.39% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
25.49% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
21.57% |
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Dell |
11.76% |
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Medion |
11.76% |
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ASUS |
7.84% |
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Lenovo |
5.88% |
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Samsung |
5.88% |
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Toshiba |
5.88% |
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American Megatrends |
1.96% |
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Compaq |
1.96% |
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Common models |
ASUSTeK N76VJ |
3.57% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
3.57% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
3.57% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755 |
1.79% |
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Samsung 700Z3C/700Z5C |
1.79% |
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Samsung 305E4A/305E5A/305... |
1.79% |
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