Once this browser hijacker infects your computer, it changes the working of your computer. This adware changes the default home page and search page, and keeps your browser redirecting to unknown web sites.

LocalWeatherRadar Removal Tool

 

How does it get into your computer? And, how does it affect your computer?

This comes as an adware with every click you make while browsing the internet. Search.localweatherradar.co serves as an easy way for cyber hackers to place online ads. It also collect and records information from your online activity.

Targeted Browsers

This browser hijacker acts differently on different browsers. It targets

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer

Detected Behavior

1. Advertising banners are injected on the web pages that you are visiting.
2. Pop-ups recommending fake updates keep appearing on the browser screen.
3. Other unwanted adware programs might get installed without the user’s knowledge.

How to Remove LocalWeatherRadar?

To remove “LocalWeatherRadar” virus elegantly, we are providing you with two methods, but will recommend you that instead of going for manual method of removal you should remove the virus more easily by just clicking on the link given below:

Method 1: By downloading LocalWeatherRadar_RemovalTool

Method 2: Manual removal

1. Download LocalWeatherRadar RemovalTool by clicking on the given link:
   LocalWeatherRadar RemovalTool
2. As soon as you will open the downloaded file a security warning pop-up will appear as shown below, click on ‘Run’ button.
   NOTE: You will not see this pop-up in Windows 10.
   
   
3. Again a pop-up window will appear. Click on ‘Yes’.
4. A setup window will appear. Click on ‘Next’ button to start the process of installation.
   
5. Automatically it will detect and show the active threats present in your system.
   
6. To remove all the threats which are detected, click on ‘Clean Now’.
   NOTE: If any browser are still running, close all the open browsers before proceeding.
   
7. A pop-up will show you all the infected files, folders and registry entries has been removed successfully.

 

How to Remove “LocalWeatherRadar” Manually?

 Google Chrome

Steps to remove “LocalWeatherRadar” from Google Chrome.

1. Press   +R button on keyboard to open ‘Run’ box.
2. In the Run box, type this path: ‘%localappdata%\Google\Chrome\User Data ‘.
3. Search for Default and then Extensions
4. Delete the folder that would be named somewhat like this: ‘lhbchpooabmiohlihajkdhbfjfakecec ’.
5. Go back to Google Chrome.
6. Now go to Menu > More Tools > Extensions.
7. Delete the extension named ‘LocalWeatherRadar ‘.

 Mozilla Firefox:

Steps to remove ‘LocalWeatherRadar’ from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Press   +R button on keyboard to open ‘Run’ box.
2. In the Run box, type this path: ‘%appdata%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles‘.
3. Click on the folder with ‘.default’ appended in the folder name. For eg: ‘e6x5wbsb.default‘.
4. In this folder, delete ‘json.mozlz4‘.
5. In the same folder, click on ‘Extensions ‘folder and delete the folder named @Weather.xpi
6. Set your favorite homepage. Now restart your browser.

 Internet explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Go to Tools –> Click on Internet Options.
3. From the given tabs, click on ‘Advanced’ tab.
4. Under ‘Reset Internet Explorer settings ‘option’, click on ‘Reset’ option.
5. Set the homepage to the one you want to use.

Browser settings changed to default and the browser hijacker is removed.

LocalWeatherRadar Removal Tool

 

Tips to Prevent LocalWeatherRadar From Infecting Your System:

1. Enable your popup blocker: Pop-ups and ads in the websites are the most adoptable tactic used by cyber criminals or developers with the core intention to spread malicious programs like LocalWeatherRadar. So, avoid clicking uncertain sites, software offers, pop-ups etc.
2. Keep your Windows Updated:To avoid such infections, we recommend that you should always keep your system updated through automatic windows update. By doing this you can keep your device free from virus. According to survey, outdated/older versions of windows operating system are an easy target.
3. Third party installation:Try to avoid freeware download websites as they usually install bundled of software with any installer or stub file.
4. Regular Back up: Regular and periodical backup helps you to keep your data safe in case the system is infected by any kind of virus or any other infection. Thus always backup important files regularly on a cloud drive or an external hard drive.
5. Always have an Anti-Virus: Precaution is better than cure. We recommend that you install an antivirus like McAfee or a good Malware Removal Tool like Free Malware RemovalTool. Apart from this we would suggest a regular updating of these software to detect and avoid latest infections.