84,488,480 programs installed

Should I remove Hoolapp Packages?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #38,581
Reach 0.0027%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.80 days
584.07 days >
Average installed length: 306.88 days

Hoolapp Packages

What is Hoolapp Packages?

Warning, this is not part of Hoolapp. This is an adware bundle distributed through the EzDownloaderPro download manager. These packages are ad-supported that include the original program as well as the included advertiser software, mostly web browser extensions for search and coupons. This particular software is just an uninstaller that is designed to remove the bundled programs.

Form EzDownloader - "The downloader manages the entire download process of your software from start to finish. If any offers are accepted, the download manager will include a bundle uninstaller (named "[downloadname] Packages") that will help uninstall all the offers that were included with the download as a group instead of individually. We're able to offer free software because we are advertiser supported. When you download software, it gives our advertisers a chance to speak to you."

Overview

The main program executable is uninstaller.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The setup package is about 1.06 MB (1,114,624 bytes) when donwloaded.
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Known to include offers within the setup
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Hoolapp Packages.
uninstaller.exe (8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.124.56 ADWARE/InstallCore.Gen
Dr.Web 9.0.0.08 Adware.InstallCore.90
ESET-NOD32 8.9264 Win32/InstallCore.AZ
F-Prot v6.4.7.1.166 W32/InstallCore.W.gen
Rising Antivirus 23.00.65.14106 PE:Malware.XPACK-LNR/Heur!1.5594
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.24.3 BScope.P2P-Worm.Palevo
Hoolapp Packages has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\hoolapp packages
Uninstaller: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Hoolapp Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="Hoolapp Packages" /AN="" /MBN="Hoolapp Packages"
Estimated size: 1.06 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Hoolapp Packages

Program executable:uninstaller.exe (Malware detected)
Path:C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\hoolapp packages\uninstaller.exe
MD5:8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53

How do I remove Hoolapp Packages?

You can uninstall Hoolapp Packages from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Hoolapp Packages, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Hoolapp Packages.
  4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win Vista (SP2) 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#38,581

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 67.92%
Windows XP 18.87%
Windows 10 11.32%
Windows Vista 1.89%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 22.64%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.75%
Microsoft Windows XP 18.87%
Windows 7 Professional 15.09%
Windows 7 Home Basic 9.43%
Windows 8 Pro 3.77%

Distribution by countryGeography

38.60% of installs come from India
Which countries install it?
  India 38.60%
  Brazil 12.28%
  Turkey 12.28%
  United States 8.77%
  Russia 7.02%
  Poland 7.02%
  United Kingdom 7.02%
  UA 1.75%
  Sweden 1.75%
  Germany 1.75%
  Italy 1.75%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 20.00%
Acer 15.00%
ASUS 12.50%
Hewlett-Packard 12.50%
Samsung 10.00%
GIGABYTE 7.50%
Intel 7.50%
Lenovo 7.50%
Sony 5.00%
Sahara 2.50%
Common models
Acer Aspire 5740 4.26%
Acer Aspire 5349 2.13%
TOSHIBA TECRA A8 2.13%
Sony VPCF13M1E 2.13%
Sony VPCEB46FG 2.13%
Sony SVE1513BYNB 2.13%

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