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
DLL
3a57beac73f4c51a4cf9fb5be579431a
EXE
4798c5abc616f9d2dea04049d8cc850a
EXE
cfd494f21abc4f587dd92ba632260050
EXE
47537ced7346546f32aee19272692fc8
EXE
04eb5924f825b3d75e1dd45c2f0ce22f
EXE
dc1f1fd44433bef1c516ffdd18a9f5d1
DLL
57aebe1911421d4df341af96c6ba8b23