Should I remove Hola - Better Internet?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
61% remove it39% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0013%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.15 days
102.20 days >
Average installed length: 53.70 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.12.239? |
4.00% |
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| 1.12.239 |
96.00% |
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Hola 1.12.239 - Better Internet
by Hola Networks Ltd.
Overview
Hola 1.12.239 - Better Internet is a program developed by Hola Networks. The most used version is 1.12.239, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is hola.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 8 files. hola_updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7. While about 23% of users of Hola - Better Internet come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and Argentina.
Program details
URL: hola.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hola\app
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Hola\app\hola_setup.exe --remove-hola --no-rmt-conf
Files installed by Hola 1.12.239 - Better Internet
| Program executable: | hola.exe |
| Hola Better Internet |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\hola\app\hola.exe |
| MD5: | d05f3507dc9641bb3eac455aae761c74 |
Additional files:
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hola_setup.exe - Hola (Hola Better Internet Installer)
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hola_svc.exe - Hola Better Internet Engine
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hola_updater.exe
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zplugin.dll - Hola Internet Acceleration Plugin
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7za.exe (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7-Zip Standalone Console)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- hola_updater.exe runs as a service named 'Hola Better Internet Updater' (hola_updater) "Hola Internet Acceleration. Faster Internet, Anywhere!".
- hola_svc.exe runs as a service named 'Hola Better Internet Updater' (hola_updater) "Hola Internet Acceleration. Faster Internet, Anywhere!".
Startup File (User Run)
- hola.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'hola' and executes as C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Hola\local\app\hola.exe --silent.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- hola.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'hola' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hola\app\hola.exe --silent.
How do I remove Hola - Better Internet?
You can uninstall Hola - Better Internet 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 Hola™ 1.12.239 - Better Internet, 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 Hola - Better Internet.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 76%
Win 7 (SP1) 12%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 61%
Keep it 39%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
76.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
24.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
28.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
20.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
8.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.00% |
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Geography
23.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
23.33% |
| Australia |
6.67% |
| Argentina |
6.67% |
| Canada |
6.67% |
| Ireland |
6.67% |
| Turkey |
6.67% |
| United Kingdom |
6.67% |
| Chile |
3.33% |
| Qatar |
3.33% |
| France |
3.33% |
| Norway |
3.33% |
| Russia |
3.33% |
| DZ |
3.33% |
| New Zealand |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
25.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Lenovo |
18.75% |
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| Toshiba |
12.50% |
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| ASUS |
12.50% |
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| Alienware |
6.25% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite Pro S20... |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A200 |
4.76% |
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| MSI MS-7636 |
4.76% |
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| LENOVO 80E5 |
4.76% |
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| LENOVO 42904AM |
4.76% |
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| LENOVO 20240 |
4.76% |
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