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Tip from the PitCrew

Every process running on your computer takes up CPU cycles and valuable memory. For optimal PC performance and resource utilization, you should be aware of every process on your computer. PC Pitstop designed this process library to help you know which processes are worthwhile and others that slow system performance.

Furthermore, perhaps the quickest and most straight forward method to detect malware is through a running process analysis.

Process Library

  

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sbinst.exe (SpamBlocker )

Percentage of recently scanned PC's with this process running: 0.00%
Average CPU use for this program: 0%
Average RAM for this program: 0 MB


PC Pitstop Analysis

SBInst.exe, SpamBlocker from Hotbar, collects information about your browsing habits. It has a silent-update feature which may install software without your knowledge. Displays advertising and popups based on the information gathered. This program is a resource hog and may cause your computer to run slowly. Usually cannont be removed using Add/Remove programs. Must be removed from registry or programs files directory.


Recommendation

PC Pitstop Exterminate

sbinst.exe is spyware/adware. PC Pitstop recommends strongly that all adware and spyware be immediately removed. This application category consumes considerable system resources and the performance gain is quite noticeable. Furthermore, adware/spyware pose a security risk to your computer as it sends your personal information back to the mothership.

PC Pitstop Exterminate removes sbinst.exe and all other forms of malware and spyware. Run a free scan and analysis to learn how to quickly and easily rid your computer of adware and spyware.



Identification

In addition to the file name, sbinst.exe, the following version information is used to identify the file. If the file does not match this information, it may be a different file. To ensure the file is absolutely correct, run a free and comprehensive scan.

Vendor contains:Hotbar
Product is not specified

To view version information with Windows Explorer, right-click the file and click Properties, Version.


MD5 Hashes

MD5 hashes is the way that computers can define the uniqueness of a file. Anti malware vendors frequently use this technique to detect and clean malware. It is common for a program to have multiple MD5 hashes as the developers create newer versions of the program. For the program called sbinst.exe, we have detected 4 different MD5 hashes. Click on a hash to research the hash in Google.
MD5 Report Summary
Program NameMD5 Count
sbinst.exe4
#MD5Size
10x081a6032bfc39a95adbb6e74038dafc945056 bytes
20x714dad0bd26fc10a791eb7e05b4e5f0045056 bytes
30x660a5bccdd13cbbfb7ae616e6d414a25393728 bytes
40x92daa9dcebf00aebb2890847bdd718a645056 bytes

PC Pitstop Database Comparisons

Every week, we update our information about the running programs identified during the previous week's testing. sbinst.exe (SpamBlocker ) has been seen on 0.00% of systems tested at PC Pitstop. As a point of comparison, it is rare for a particular malicious program (virus or spyware) to be seen on more than one or two percent of all systems tested. The average RAM memory usage for this process was 0 MB. The average CPU load for this program was 0%.


Detailed Description and/or Removal Instructions

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/SBInst.exe-12193.html

Important note: A file name alone may not be enough for positive identification. PC Pitstop's Overdrive tests and spyware scan use information such as the company name, product name, or install directory. If you are unable to identify a file, ask about it in our forums after running our full tests.