What is WeatherBlink?

WeatherBlink is an add-on for browsers that comes to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. It may seem very useful toolbar, because it provides detailed information about weather anywhere in the world. In fact it is one of browser hijackers, which can be annoying for the user. WeatherBlink Toolbar comes without consent of user via web clients of freeware. WeatherBlink changes your homepage and default search engine, and it can redirect you to ad sites. Also, it can display a plurality of promotional pop-ups and banners. WeatherBlink collects your personal data and transmits it to third parties for further analysis. WeatherBlink can become a conduit for other malicious programs. This is not a virus, but this toolbar can deliver a lot of trouble, so we recommended you to remove it right now.

How WeatherBlink gets on your PC?

Potentially unwanted programs come on a computer without consent of the user. User may not notice the penetration of these programs. WeatherBlink comes bundled with other free downloads from popular sites. Typically, users do not attach importance to the conditions and suggestions. This is a mistake. Always read the user agreement to know what you are offering. Take your time. Try to follow closely the installation process and pay attention to the elements that are obscured or are written in small type. Select advanced installation type. Do not install programs that seem suspicious. Be careful! If your PC is already infected, then use the instructions that mentioned below to remove WeatherBlink Toolbar completely.

How to remove WeatherBlink from your computer?

To uninstall WeatherBlink remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

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You can try both of these products to remove WeatherBlink

Or uninstall WeatherBlink manually.

Step 1: Remove WeatherBlink from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find WeatherBlink.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find WeatherBlink and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find WeatherBlink, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate WeatherBlink and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

After that remove WeatherBlink from your browser.

Step 2: Remove WeatherBlink from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find WeatherBlink.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose WeatherBlink.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable WeatherBlink.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Resetting your browser search and homepage settings

Reset browser setting in Google Chrome:

1. Click the Chrome menu (3 bar button) in the top right corner.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Click Show advanced settings.
4. Go to Reset browser settings section.
5. Click Reset browser settings.
6. In the dialog that appears, click Reset.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Google Chrome.

Reset browser setting in Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Go to Help.
3. Go to Troubleshooting information.
4. Click Reset Firefox… button.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Mozilla Firefox.

Reset browser setting in Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the cogwheel in the right upper corner.
3. Click Internet options.
4. Go to Advanced tab.
5. Click Reset button.
6. Put a tick near Delete personal settings checkbox.
7. Click Reset button.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Internet Explorer.

Step 4: Remove following files and folders of WeatherBlink:

Remove following regitry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi