Weather for Chrome ads - How to remove

Weather for Chrome (a.k.a Chrome Weather) adware virus is a browser extension for Chrome. It is associated with a bunch of other similar applications: for instance, it shares the exact same function with an Always Weather plugin. Both of them can be found in Chrome Web Store. However, we do not think that this is the only way that these programs can end up in users’ operating systems.

On numerous occasions, we have taken the time to discuss Bundling and its negative effects on users’ computers. Thanks to this sneaky technique, many potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) can be installed into operating systems (like Clean My Chrome browser extension).

Weather for Chrome adware is not a reliable plugin: its installation is discouraged

Weather for Chrome virus is a browser add-on, described as “the most convenient way to get your weather forecast”. Even though Google has stated that it will only accept those applications that have explicit Privacy Policies, this does not appear to be the case for Chrome Web Store. Weather for Chrome adware does not have this important document. Basically, users won’t be able to learn about the exact conditions, rules and permissions that this tool is going to follow.

While the previous paragraph discusses one of the suspicious feature of this extension, there are more. Another peculiar aspect is the permissions that the tool requires during its activation. After becoming a part of your Chrome, it will be able to change content in all your visited websites. This could mean that the Chrome Weather virus could be inserting unwanted advertisements into the domains you explore. In addition to this, the extension requires users to receive their email address (this could mean that they will send fraudulent email letters to people). This appears as a redundant permission to require since the tool is meant to display weather forecasts.

Weather for Chrome rogue extension is also a related with a bunch of other malicious or at least suspicious tools. We have wrote articles about adware applications like Save Tabs, Tabs to Windows, Find My Tabs and many more. All of them have very simple functions, but are indicated very efficient their owners. In reality, most of their features are easily obtainable without the help of an additional plugin. Therefore, we hope that you won’t be tempted into downloading History Open extension or other similar products.

Furthermore, we should briefly mention the dangers that arise from the fact that the tool will constantly introduce third-party advertisements (Ad). This is the most frequent feature in all ad-based applications. Since Chrome Weather plugin is a freeware tool, this means that its developers do not receive profit from its downloads.

However, most of these tools receive money from advertising campaigns that are displayed to users of those freeware applications. Open Plugins virus is also related with the extension we are reviewing in this article. If you do not wish to accidentally click on a fraudulent ad (leading to malware-laden websites), we recommend avoiding online ads (The).

Main techniques used for malware distribution

Surprisingly, you could become infected with malware only by clicking on a malicious online advertisement. You could not even notice that the downloading process occurred, but hackers could have secretly installed their software. When it comes to rogue browser extensions, they could also be installed secretly.

In the introduces, we mentioned that bundling plays a huge part in the distribution of malware or potentially unwanted programs. This means that while you are installing one freeware tool, you could be recommended to get more applications that are not actually considered suspicious.

Therefore, it is important to always select advanced/custom modes for installations. Refuse recommendations to install more programs. In addition to this, read EULA and Privacy Policies: they will provide more information about the tool you have selected. If a program you selected does not have these documents, this is the first red flag.

To properly protect and clean your operating system, we hope you will consider getting an anti-malware too. Spyhunter is one of the tools that will be very helpful to you and your computer. Run regular scans to make sure that unwanted software would not gan access to your device.

Follow these guidelines to remove Weather for Chrome

How to remove Weather for Chrome ads using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Chrome Weather virus install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Weather for Chrome ads . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Weather for Chrome ads  easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove Weather for Chrome ads from macOS

Delete Weather for Chrome ads from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the Chrome Weather virus app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Chrome Weather virus and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Weather for Chrome ads, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Weather for Chrome ads from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Weather for Chrome ads . Click on the trash bin icon next to Chrome Weather virus or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Weather for Chrome ads, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Weather for Chrome ads from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Weather for Chrome ads related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Chrome Weather virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Weather for Chrome ads from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Chrome Weather virus. Click on the "Remove" icon next to Weather for Chrome ads or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving Weather for Chrome ads from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the Weather for Chrome ads . Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Chrome Weather virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.