Search.weatherradarforecast.co virus can make your browsing experience unbearable

Search.weatherradarforecast.co is a browser hijacker[1] created by Polarity Technologies Ltd. This fake search engine spreads as Weather Radar Forecast in software bundles. After the hijacker, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) changes your homepage, new tab URL, and search engine.
Weather Radar Forecast virus strikes browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and similar. This browser hijacker looks identical to search.searchwrf.com. However, both URLs link to same search engine. At first, it might seem like Search.weatherradarforecast.co might contain handy links, especially for people who plan to travel locally or go abroad.
However, it is a mere attempt to deceive and convince the victim that the app is useful and worth keeping. In actuality, it brings nothing more than a nuisance to a regular user. Therefore, proceed with Search.weatherradarforecast.co removal using FortectIntego or follow our guide below this article.
The browser hijacker firstly attacks your browser settings. After applying either search.searchwrf.com or query.searchwrf.com as your homepage and search engine, this potentially unwanted program prevents you from reverting settings to default. This is one of the main reasons why computer users often referred to this cyber threat as a virus.
The search results this hijacker links you to are not entirely genuine. Nevertheless, it redirects to Yahoo search results page; it might trigger redirects to affiliate website as soon as you click on a needed link. These Search.weatherradarforecast.co redirect issues are the most alarming because the PUP might force you to visit highly suspicious sites.
Additionally, by collecting non-personally identifiable[2] information, developers might also deliver ads that are familiar to your browsing history. However, they might be misleading and generated only for getting your click because developers of the hijacker can generate revenue in this way.
Because of reasons stated awbove, your computer performance might become dreadful. Your internet speed might also be affected. Therefore, your internet surfing experience might be significantly compromised. Thus, to recover your default browser settings, you will have to remove Search.weatherradarforecast.co virus from your system.

Unwanted programs spread easier than you might think
The primary distribution method of unwanted programs is bundling. It is a deceiving strategy used by free software developers to infiltrate users’ machines with undesired software, which is often hidden in Advanced/Custom settings of the installation manager. Therefore, it is advised avoiding Quick/Recommended/Standard settings altogether and always read through terms accordingly.
Additionally, installing software updates from official sources is crucial, as rogue websites might hide shady programs in their installers. The security team from faravirus.ro[3] remind that third-party websites might spread software that includes more dangerous cyber threats than Search.weatherradarforecast.co virus. Thus, you should stay loyal to legit developer’s sites to avoid infiltration of malware.
Remove Weather Radar Forecast from Chrome, Firefox, Explorer or Safari
To remove Search.weatherradarforecast.co from the browser, you have to uninstall suspicious browser add-ons, files, programs, and other associated entries. Please follow the guide given below if you want to get rid of Weather Radar Forecast entirely.
Additionally, Search.weatherradarforecast.co removal can be performed automatically using reputable anti-malware software. However, after running the system scan, you should also reset affected web browsers. You can find an explanation below.
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.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

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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