How to remove QuickWeatherTracker [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

The QuickWeatherTracker browser hijacker infection is not a virus, but the virus behaves similarly. As a rootkit hides in the system, changes internet browsers settings, and blocks them from changing. Also this browser hijacker infection can install additional web browser addons, extensions and modules that will show ads and popups. And finally, the QuickWeatherTracker hijacker infection can gather a wide variety of user info like what web pages you’re opening, what you’re looking for the Internet and so on. This information, in the future, may be transferred to third parties.

Therefore it’s very important to free your personal computer as quickly as possible. Follow the step-by-step guide below to delete QuickWeatherTracker , as well as other malware and adware, which may be installed onto your personal computer along with it.

Remove QuickWeatherTracker

The answer is right here on this web page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will allow you easily to free your PC of browser hijacker. Moreover, you can choose manual or automatic removal method. If you are familiar with the system then use manual removal, otherwise run the free antimalware tool created specifically to get rid of hijacker such as QuickWeatherTracker. Of course, you can combine both methods. Read this manual carefully, bookmark or print it, because you may need to close your web browser or restart your computer.

Manual QuickWeatherTracker removal

The useful removal tutorial for the QuickWeatherTracker . The detailed procedure can be followed by anyone as it really does take you step-by-step. If you follow this process to delete QuickWeatherTracker let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.

Delete QuickWeatherTracker associated software by using MS Windows Control Panel

First, you should try to identify and uninstall the program that causes the appearance of annoying ads or internet browser redirect, using the ‘Uninstall a program’ which is located in the ‘Control panel’.

Press Windows button , then click Search . Type “Control panel”and press Enter. If you using Windows XP or Windows 7, then click “Start” and select “Control Panel”. It will open the Windows Control Panel as shown on the screen below.

Further, click “Uninstall a program”
It will open a list of all software installed on your personal computer. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any suspicious and unknown software.

Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts

When the hijacker infection is started, it can also change the web browser’s shortcuts, adding an argument similar “http://site.address” into the Target field. Due to this, every time you run the browser, it will display an unwanted page.

Right click on the web browser’s shortcut, click Properties option. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text “http://site.address” that has been added here. Remove everything after .exe. An example, for Google Chrome you should remove everything after chrome.exe.

To save changes, click OK . You need to clean all web-browser’s shortcuts. So, repeat this step for the Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.

Remove QuickWeatherTracker startpage from Chrome

Reset Chrome settings is a simple way to get rid of the browser hijacker, dangerous and adware extensions, as well as to restore the web browser’s home page, newtab page and search provider by default that have been modified by browser hijacker infection.

1. First run the Chrome and click Menu button (small button in the form of three horizontal stripes).
2. It will display the Google Chrome main menu. Select “Settings” option.
3. You will see the Chrome’s settings page. Scroll down and press “Show advanced settings” link.
4. Scroll down again and click the “Reset settings” button.
5. The Chrome will show the reset profile settings page as on the image above.
6. Next press the “Reset” button.
7. Once this task is finished, your web-browser’s homepage, new tab page and search engine by default will be restored to their original defaults.
8. To learn more, read the post How to reset Google Chrome settings to default.

Delete QuickWeatherTracker from Firefox by resetting internet browser settings

First, start the FF. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will show the drop-down menu. Next, click the Help button ().

In the Help menu click the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page press on “Refresh Firefox” button as shown on the screen below.

Confirm your action, press the “Refresh Firefox”.

Remove QuickWeatherTracker homepage from Internet Explorer

To restore the start page and search provider by default you need to reset the Internet Explorer to the state, that was when the Microsoft Windows was installed on your PC.

First, open the Internet Explorer, then click ‘gear’ icon . It will display the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the web browser, then click the “Internet Options” as shown on the image below.

In the “Internet Options” screen, select the “Advanced” tab, then press the “Reset” button. The Microsoft Internet Explorer will show the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” dialog box. Further, click the “Delete personal settings” check box to select it. Next, press the “Reset” button like below.

Once the task is finished, click “Close” button. Close the Internet Explorer and restart your personal computer for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your browser’s homepage, new tab page and search engine by default to default state.

QuickWeatherTracker automatic removal

Run malware removal tools to remove QuickWeatherTracker automatically. The free software utilities specially designed for browser hijacker and other potentially unwanted applications removal. These utilities can remove most of browser hijacker from Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer. Moreover, it can remove all components of QuickWeatherTracker from Windows registry and system drives.

Scan and free your personal computer of hijacker with Malwarebytes

You can remove QuickWeatherTracker automatically with a help of Malwarebytes Free. We recommend this free malware removal tool because it can easily delete browser hijackers, adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software), potentially unwanted software and toolbars with all their components such as files, folders and registry entries.

Download Malwarebytes Free on your system from the link below. Save it on your desktop.

Once the downloading process is finished, close all windows on your computer. Further, start the file named mb3-setup. If the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up as on the image below, click the “Yes” button.

It will show the “Setup wizard” that will assist you install Malwarebytes on the personal computer. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once setup is finished successfully, click Finish button. Then Malwarebytes will automatically start and you can see its main window as on the image below.

Next, press the “Scan Now” button to start scanning your system for the hijacker that cause a redirect to QuickWeatherTracker. When a threat is found, the number of the detected objects will change accordingly. Wait until the the checking is finished. Please be patient.

As the scanning ends, you can check all threats detected on your computer. Make sure all entries have “checkmark” and press “Quarantine Selected” button.

The Malwarebytes will start removing QuickWeatherTracker browser hijacker and other security threats. Once disinfection is finished, you may be prompted to restart your personal computer. I recommend you look at the following video, which completely explains the process of using the Malwarebytes to remove browser hijacker, ad supported software and other dangerous programs.

Use AdwCleaner to remove QuickWeatherTracker

AdwCleaner is a free portable application that scans your computer for ad-supported software, potentially unwanted programs and browser hijackers such as QuickWeatherTracker and allows remove them easily. Moreover, it will also allow you remove any harmful internet browser extensions and add-ons.

1. Download AdwCleaner from the following link.
   
   

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2. Select the directory in which you saved it as Desktop, and then click Save.
3. When the download is finished, start the AdwCleaner, double-click the adwcleaner_xxx.exe file.
4. If the “User Account Control” prompts, click Yes to continue.
5. Read the “Terms of use”, and press Accept.
6. In the AdwCleaner window, press the “Scan” . This will begin scanning the whole machine to find out QuickWeatherTracker hijacker infection.
7. Once the system scan is finished, the results are displayed in the scan report. Review the report and then click “Clean”. If the AdwCleaner will ask you to reboot your computer, click “OK”.

The steps shown in detail in the following video.

Use AdBlocker to stop QuickWeatherTracker and stay safe online

It’s important to run ad-blocking applications such as AdGuard to protect your PC system from harmful web-pages. Most security experts says that it’s okay to stop advertisements. You should do so just to stay safe! And, of course, the AdGuard can to stop QuickWeatherTracker and other unwanted web sites.

Installing the AdGuard ad-blocker application is simple. First you will need to download AdGuard by clicking on the following link.

Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file to start it. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen as shown in the figure below.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed and an icon will be placed on your desktop. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick instructions as shown in the figure below.

Press “Skip” button to close the indows and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick instructions which will help you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you start your computer, AdGuard will run automatically and block pop-up ads, web-sites such QuickWeatherTracker, as well as other malicious or misleading web pages. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, that is located on your desktop.

How to avoid install of QuickWeatherTracker hijacker

Probably QuickWeatherTracker hijacker infection get installed onto your system when you have installed some free programs like E-Mail checker, PDF creator, video codec, etc. Because, most commonly, a browser hijacker may be bundled within the setup packages from Softonic, Cnet, Soft32, Brothersoft or other similar web-sites that hosts free applications. So, you should run any files downloaded from the Web with great caution! Always carefully read the ‘User agreement’, ‘Software license’ and ‘Terms of use’. In the process of installing a new program, you need to select a ‘Manual’, ‘Advanced’ or ‘Custom’ setup mode to control what components and optional programs to be installed. Nevertheless, even removing the application, which installs this QuickWeatherTracker browser hijacker, you do not delete the browser hijacker itself. Your browser settings will not be restored. Therefore, you must follow the instructions above to revert back your startpage, new tab page and default search engine.

Finish words

Now your PC should be clean of the QuickWeatherTracker startpage. Uninstall AdwCleaner. We suggest that you keep Malwarebytes (to periodically scan your computer for new malware, browser hijackers and adware) and AdGuard (to help you stop unwanted pop-ups and malicious web-sites). Moreover, to prevent browser hijackers, please stay clear of unknown and third party applications, make sure that your antivirus application, turn on the option to detect PUPs (potentially unwanted programs).

If you need more help with QuickWeatherTracker startpage related issues, go to our Spyware/Malware removal forum.