HomeTab

HomeTab

by Widdit

What is HomeTab?

HomeTab is software application developed by Widdit. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 71.11% of installations running this operating system. HomeTab's installer is typically 6.00 MB in size and installs around 17 files. The most common release is 3.7 with 48.07% of all installations currently using this version.

HomeTab is most popular in Germany with 40.43% of installations residing in this country.

When using a computer that is connected to the internet, HomeTab is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About HomeTab?

HomeTab is a browser extension and toolbar that customizes the search and home pages of web browsers while delivering context-based advertising. It currently supports Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. The software is designed to modify the search provider in order to generate search advertising revenue while also protecting it as the default browser search engine. It is typically installed through a co-bundled offer within third-party software distribution. Key features of HomeTab include the ability to change the new tab page, default search engine, and homepage of any supported browser. Additionally, it can install browser add-ons, plugins, and widgets, as well as set desktop icons on the wallpaper and install mobile applications on devices. Per the End User License Agreement (EULA), Widdit, the company behind HomeTab, may install additional software bundled with the HomeTab Software and add features that automate installations of HomeTab on connected devices. HomeTab/Widdit is affiliated with the PUPs Simply Tech Ltd and One Floor Apps and is now distributed by both organizations.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • ProtectedSearch.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\HomeTab\ProtectedSearch.exe'.

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:
  • TBUpdater.dll is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Browser Updater.
  • ProtectedSearch.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Protected Search.

Software Details

URL:
https://www.widdit.com/hometab.aspx
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\HomeTab\
Uninstaller:
"C:\Program Files\HomeTab\unins000.exe"
Size:
6.00 MB
Language:
English

HomeTab Executable Details

Primary executable:
TBUpdater.dll
Name:
HomeTab
Path:
C:\Program Files\HomeTab\TBUpdater.dll
MD5:
9ab6cb4fa7ce17a0a7a4e80403a3f568
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by HomeTab
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
b064b2ad9c5b6988471c26c1c33b282f
DLL
e6f790fac036b1b323c3c59ed5b788c6
EXE
ded9795f5306635e6ce9fb48ce11f734
DLL
b18c03e29dbaf8eddd0fa6a5dd843632
DLL
6390b2f12ca72ce9884db0385f2bfe66
DLL
471d7cc04d3c629b587fc0a0f82bc781
DLL
9ab6cb4fa7ce17a0a7a4e80403a3f568
DLL
a9a029a3d2d78b73923ac1cd7219e7ad
EXE
8b7df15b4045f82c9b660b53e82ee96c
DLL
0d4896d9e65629f85815f6fd412c641c