Should I remove O2 HiLink?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #37,932
Reach 0.0028%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 22.85 days
674.03 days >
Average installed length: 354.15 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
22.001.25.00.116 |
1.79% |
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22.001.14.02.116 |
98.21% |
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O2 HiLink
Overview
O2 HiLink is a program developed by Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd. The most used version is 22.001.14.02.116, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 8.56 MB (8,970,794 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 77% of users of O2 HiLink come from Ireland, it is also popular in the United States and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.huawei.com
Help link: mobile.huawei.com
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\mobilebrserv
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\MobileBrServ\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 8.56 MB
Files installed by O2 HiLink
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mbbService.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- mbbService.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A93612BF-A5ED-4536-91F6-3B3BCA4E3633}' (runs on registration).
Service
- mbbService.exe runs as a service named 'Internet Movel' (Internet Movel) "Provide service for mobile broadband device.".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- mbbService.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\ProgramData\MobileBrServ\mbbservice.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
mbbService.exe |
Memory: | 2.1 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0240772654% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.01426687% | |
User CPU: | 0.00981039% | |
Switches/sec: | 141 | |
How do I remove O2 HiLink?
You can uninstall O2 HiLink from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program O2 HiLink, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove O2 HiLink.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 43%
Win XP 2%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
42.86% |
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Windows 10 |
39.29% |
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Windows Vista |
16.07% |
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Windows XP |
1.79% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.36% |
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Windows 8.1 |
21.43% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
10.71% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.93% |
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Windows 10 Home |
7.14% |
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Windows 8 |
5.36% |
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Geography
76.79% of installs come from Ireland
Which countries install it?
Ireland |
76.79% |
United States |
7.14% |
United Kingdom |
7.14% |
Singapore |
1.79% |
Spain |
1.79% |
Luxembourg |
1.79% |
Canada |
1.79% |
Poland |
1.79% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
25.93% |
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Toshiba |
24.07% |
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Dell |
9.26% |
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Samsung |
9.26% |
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Acer |
9.26% |
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ASUS |
7.41% |
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Lenovo |
7.41% |
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Sony |
3.70% |
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Sahara |
1.85% |
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American Megatrends |
1.85% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6500 Notebo... |
3.70% |
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Samsung RV420/RV520/RV720... |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C50D-A-... |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE S70-A |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE NB10t-A... |
1.85% |
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About Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd
Huawei is a networking and telecommunications equipment and services company based in China.
Publisher URL: www.huawei.com