The hostoe.dll file is the process called Zango that is used by the application Zango created by Zango. A DLL [dynamic link library] file is a program that has functions that can be used by other applications. It can hook itself into other running process to alter or control their behavior. The hostoe.dll file is not a visible process. It is not a core file for Windows. It can record inputs. Zango is formerly known as Hotbar, ePIPO and 180 solutions. This software company provides users access to games, tools, videos and others offered by its partners when the user views targeted advertising on their computers in exchange for these utilities. Zango content includes comedy, sports, online games, erotic videos, dance and screensavers. Adware is software supported by advertising. It shows advertisements automatically for its author to earn revenue. These ads may show up on the program user interface or on the screen while the user installs the program.
How can I stop hostoe.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hostoe.dll. is used by Zango or Hotbar, If you shut down hostoe.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hostoe.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Zango or Hotbar, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Zango or Hotbar, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is hostoe.dll known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if hostoe.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hostoe.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that hostoe.dll, belongs to, in this case Zango or Hotbar