HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar for IE
from Client Connect LTD
What is HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar for IE?
HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar (from Trovi) is an ad-supported toolbar for Internet Explorer that will upon installation modify IE's home page, search provider and new tab pages by setting setting it to Trovi.com. Changes to the browser include (according to the EULA) the following:
- Change of the default home page and/or new tabs of your Internet Browser, and protect your search settings.
- Change of the default search engine in your Internet Browser, including your Browser's built-in search box.
- Allow first-party and third-party Cookies to be installed in your Browser.
- Allowing Trovi access to information contained on your social network account and/or site.
- Addition of alternative error page functionality, such as “Page Not Found”.
- Additional search-related services.
About (from Client Connect LTD)
As part of the installation process of the Toolbar, we may change your Internet Browser settings and/or provide you with the ability to opt to make changes to your Internet Browser settings and/or your mobile device settings and/or your social network account settings. By Using the Trovi Software, you agree that you ha... Read more
Overview
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Hijacks the browser's default search provider
- The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Program details
Displayed publisher: HotSpot Shield Eliteb
URL: HotSpotShieldEliteb.OurToolbar.com
Help link: HotSpotShieldEliteb.OurToolbar.com/help
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\tbccint\ie\ct3328012
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\Tbccint\IE\CT3328012\UninstallerUI.exe" -ctid=CT3328012 -toolbarName=HotSpot Shield Eliteb -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE -origin=AddRem
Estimated size: 1.66 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 HotSpotShieldEliteb.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 HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar for IE
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configutaion.json
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UninstallerUI.exe - 1.6.1.11
How do I remove HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar for IE?
You can uninstall HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar for IE 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 HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar for IE, 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 HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar for IE.
- 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 HotSpot Shield Eliteb Toolbar for IE 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 Vista (SP2) 11%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 74%
Keep it 26%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
64.29%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
44.44% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
22.22% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
22.22% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
22.22% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.22% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise N |
11.11% |
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Geography
64.29% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.29% |
| France |
14.29% |
| BH |
7.14% |
| Korea |
7.14% |
| Kuwait |
7.14% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
44.44% |
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| MSI |
11.11% |
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| Intel |
11.11% |
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| Dell |
11.11% |
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| Acer |
11.11% |
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| ASUS |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| Micro-Star Co., Ltd. CR46... |
14.29% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
14.29% |
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| HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
14.29% |
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| Dell Latitude E6530 |
14.29% |
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| BIOSTAR Group TZ77XE3 |
14.29% |
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