Remove WindoWeather Ads from Chrome/Firefox/IE

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Did you expect WindoWeather to be a harmless online application? Well, if it was, we would probably not be writing this article right now and you wouldn’t be searching for a way to get rid of the program. In reality, WindoWeather is an adware-type PC virus. It has also been classified as a PUP (potentially unwanted program) which means it has quite the potential to cause you damage. And, the more time this infection manages to spend on board, the more trouble it brings upon you. WindoWeather is supposed to provide weather updates for your exact location, and yet it provides malware. It shouldn’t really come as shocking news that hackers tend to lie, right? Since the very moment this nuisance gets installed, it begins to throw issues your way immediately. Thanks to a highly malicious browser extension added by the parasite behind your back, you will be constantly bombarded by ads. Get ready to be seeing various commercials in various forms on every single website you visit. WindoWeather has in store a huge amount of pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, interstitial ads, video ads, etc. and the one thing all of them have in common is the fact they are unreliable. Remember, these advertisements are generated by a nasty, sneaky and very dangerous PC parasite. They were never really meant to save you time and/or money. What you probably didn’t know is that the WindoWeather parasite is ad-supported. As long as its developers keep gaining profit online, you will be seeing ads. That’s how it goes. Crooks mainly use the dubious pay-per-click mechanism and some other equally tricky cyber techniques to gain revenue; that’s why WindoWeather generates web traffic towards unknown websites. As you can see, this entire scheme revolves around money so your safety is not a part of the picture. Clicking ANY of the ads is an unnecessary risk because you might end up on a compromised page filled with malware. The questionable WindoWeather pop-ups pose a direct threat to your security so why would you trust anything displayed by the virus? The long list of dangerous traits exhibited by this pest, however, doesn’t end here. Just like most adware-type parasites out there, WindoWeather monitors your browsing-related activities and steals personal data. It goes without saying how bad this whole thing could end for your privacy. Hackers get free access to your passwords, usernames, email addresses, your IP addresses, browsing history and search queries; does that sound safe to you? Cyber criminals don’t usually hesitate to sell the private information they collect to third parties. Of course, you will end up in an extremely vulnerable position. Keep in mind that hackers may even attempt to steal some personally identifiable data which exposes you to serious threats such as various financial scams and identity theft.

How did I get infected with?

WindoWeather doesn’t have an official website. Then how did you install it? Chances are, you didn’t even notice the exact moment when this program landed on your machine. Adware is notoriously stealthy so it usually travels the Web in silence. That explains why freeware bundling is currently the most popular infiltration method – it’s both stealthy and effective. That means unless you pay close attention to the installation process, you could accidentally download a rich bouquet of infections. Adware is not even the most dangerous thing online; some much more virulent types of viruses come bundled too. Opt for the custom/advanced option in the Setup Wizard beforehand and make sure you check what you install. You shouldn’t hesitate to deselect any suspicious piece of software you spot in the bundle. Also, it’s highly recommended that you take your time to go through the EULA (End User License Agreement) as well as the Terms and Conditions. This way you will remain in control of your computer and the software that gets installed. Remember, you could never be too cautious online.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The WindoWeather ads cover all websites because this parasites takes down your browsers first. All of them. Being perfectly compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, the virus effectively disrupts your entire browsing experience. You will  be inevitably wasting your time dealing with pesky (not to mention, possibly corrupted) discounts, coupons, product deals, best prices, price comparisons, etc. Keep in mind how important it is to avoid clicking the ads because they could turn out to be immensely harmful. Even if you don’t automatically download malware, you might still fall victim to some cyber fraud and lose money purchasing a non-existent product. Deleting WindoWeather isn’t a particularly challenging task and the sooner you manage to do so, the better. This thing has nothing but potential threats and lies to offer you so take measures before it’s too late. In order to get rid of WindoWeather manually, please follow the detailed removal guide that you will find down below.

How Can I Remove WindoWeather Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the WindoWeather infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall WindoWeather from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete WindoWeather from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove WindoWeather from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall WindoWeather from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the WindoWeather program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove WindoWeather from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove WindoWeather Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.