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hbinst.exe file information

The process HbInst Module belongs to the software Hotbar by Hotbar.com Inc (hotbar.com).

Description: File hbinst.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 394552 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 311296 bytes, 394600 bytes, 398632 bytes.
The program is not visible. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file. hbinst.exe is a Verisign signed file. It is digitally signed. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 54% dangerous.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Hbinst" definitely not required. Hotbar enhances the surfing experience offering a variety of innovative and fresh skins to the browser while providing users worldwide with access to various services of added value and fun. Also regarded as adware/spyware due to it's adds and browsing habits information gathering - see here

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as hbinst.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the hbinst.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Summary: 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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