How to remove the HbtHostOE virus

Most antivirus programs identify HbtHostOE.dll as malware, e.g. Microsoft identifies it as Adware:Win32/Hotbar, and Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Hotbar.ar.
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HbtHostOE.dll file information

The process known as HbtHostOE.dll appears to be part of software Hotbar Outlook Tools or Hotbar or Hobar by Hotbar.com (hotbar.com).

Description: HbtHostOE.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows 7/XP is 53,248 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. There is no information about the author of the file. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The file is not a Windows system file. HbtHostOE.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 73% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of problems with HbtHostOE.dll, you can uninstall Hotbar Outlook Tools software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as HbtHostOE.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the HbtHostOE.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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1 user doesn't grade HbtHostOE.dll ("not sure about it").

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