Search.myweathertab.com – a search engine that could get you in trouble

Search.myweathertab.com virus is known as a suspicious search engine that has the ability to hijack the main web browsers.[1] It was created by Eightpoint Technologies Ltd; meanwhile, the well-known PUP distributor Polarity Technologies Ltd helps to spread it.
These two companies are famous for developing questionable applications and search engines that are usually classified as potentially unwanted programs (PUP).[2] Browser hijackers are mostly distributed bundled with freeware or shareware.
However, if you decide to install the MyWeatherTab browser extension, you might also get this search tool as a bonus. Though, we do not recommend using either of these applications. Having them installed on the computer allows developers to collect information about you and cause redirects to affiliated sites.
| name | Search.myweathertab.com |
|---|---|
| Type | Browser hijacker, PUP |
| Associated plug-ins | MyWeatherTab browser extension |
| Symptoms | Altered browser settings (default search engine, new tab, homepage); redirects to untrustworthy websites; diminished browsing experience; slower PC performance |
| Risks | Privacy issues, monetary losses, malware infections |
| Distribution | Software bundles, fake Flash Player updates, deceptive ads |
| Elimination | Remove all suspicious files and entries by running a full system scan with a reliable anti-malware program |
| System health | Repair any damage caused by infections by running system diagnostics with the FortectIntego PC repair tool |
In the Privacy Policy, it is noted that developers are mostly interested in non-personally identifiable and browsing-related information. However, in some cases, you might reveal personally identifiable details as well. The authors of this PUP have few purposes for data tracking.
Of course, the “official” one is to improve their services. However, aggregated data might be shared or sold to third parties and advertising networks. Thus, you might receive lots of commercial content! Therefore, if you want to avoid questionable tools being installed on your browser, redirects to promotional websites, and an excessive amount of ads, you should remove Search.myweathertab.com from the PC right now! FortectIntego will speed up and simplify this procedure.
Browser hijackers are often capable of modifying search results in order to trick people into visiting sponsored websites. In this way, developers generate revenue. However, users might end up on malicious websites[3] where you might meet cybercriminals.
Therefore, using this search engine is dangerous. Unfortunately, after the hijack it might be hard to set your preferred search engine as the default one. This browser hijacker might alter various shortcuts, modify some Registry entries or install helper objects to stay longer on the affected computer.
Luckily, you came to the right place to learn how to get rid of this questionable app. Scroll down to the end of the article where you will find manual instructions on how to remove Search.myweathertab.com virus from the system. You can also wipe it out automatically, by performing a full system scan with SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, MalwarebytesMalwarebytes, or similar security software.
How did this tool end up on your device?
The biggest chance is that Search.myweathertab.com search engine was installed with recently downloaded freeware.[4] This PUP travels in various software bundles. Thus, it might come along with previously mentioned MyWeatherTab and other free programs that you can download from the Internet for free. However, you should be extremely careful with applications developed by Eightpoint Technologies or Polarity Technologies.
Honestly, it’s better to look for more reliable software developers. Furthermore, in order to avoid potentially unwanted applications, you need to install new programs under Advanced or Custom settings because they reveal third-party apps. Meanwhile, Quick, Standard or Recommended settings do not openly disclose about them. As a result, PUPs might be installed silently.
Search.myweathertab.com removal instructions
Search.myweathertab.com redirect tendencies are worrying. Clicking on the search results or ads might redirect you to the potentially dangerous website where you might get infected with ransomware or become a victim of a tricky online scam.[5] What is more, this PUP prevents you from using your favorite search engine, and spies on you.
Thus, its removal is mandatory. At the end of the article, you will find illustrated instructions on how to get rid of this pest manually. However, we want to warn you that this task might require you to put in some effort and dedicate an hour of your day. If you want a quicker and simpler solution, you can remove the threat automatically. Just scan your device with an anti-malware or anti-spyware program and wait until it deletes this cyber infection.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.

- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.

- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

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