MyWeatherFree is a browser hijacker. MyWeatherFree browser hijacker modifies the new tab or homepage of Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge browser.

MyWeatherFree is usually suggested on the internet as a helpful homepage. However, in reality, this is a browser hijacker that collects all kinds of data from your browser.

The web browsing data collected by the MyWeatherFree adware is used for advertising purposes. The browsing data is sold to advertising networks. Because MyWeatherFree gathers browsing data from your browser, MyWeatherFree is also classified as (PUP) Potentially Unwanted Program.

MyWeatherFree browser extension will install itself in the Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Edge browser. No major browser developer yet notices this browser hijacker as dangerous.

If your home page or new tab has changed to hp.myway.com and the MyWeatherFree browser extension has been installed, remove the MyWeatherFree.com extension as soon as possible using this MyWeatherFree removal instruction.

Remove MyWeatherFree

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google chrome logoUninstall MyWeatherFree extension from Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Type chrome://extensions/ in the Google Chrome address bar and press ENTER on your keyboard.
  3. Find the “MyWeatherFree” browser extension and click Remove.

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mozilla firefox logoUninstall MyWeatherFree extension from Firefox

  1. Open Firefox
  2. Type about:addons in the Firefox address bar and press ENTER on your keyboard.
  3. Find the “MyWeatherFree” browser extension and click the three dots on the right of the MyWeatherFree extension.
    Select Remove from the menu to remove MyWeatherFree from the Firefox browser.

internet explorer logoUninstall MyWeatherFree add-on from Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Click the menu (wrench icon) in the top right.
  3. Open Manage Addons from the menu.
  4. Remove MyWeatherFree from Extensions and Toolbars.
  5. On the left open Search Providers settings.
  6. Find MyWeatherFree Search and Remove MyWeatherFree Search.

Do you still have MyWeatherFree in Internet Explorer?

  1. Open Windows Control Panel.
  2. Go to Uninstall a program.
  3. Click “installed on” column to sort the recently installed applications by date.
  4. Select MyWeatherFree and click Uninstall.
  5. Follow MyWeatherFree uninstall instructions.

malwarebytes logoRemove MyWeatherFree adware with Malwarebytes

I recommend removing MyWeatherFree adware with Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes is a comprehensive adware removal tool and free to use.

MyWeatherFree adware leaves traces such as malicious files, registry keys, scheduled tasks on your device, make sure to completely remove MyWeatherFree with Malwarebytes.

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Remove MyWeatherFree

  • Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to finish.
  • Once completed, review the MyWeatherFree detections.
  • Click Quarantine to continue.

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  • Reboot Windows after all the detections are moved to quarantine.

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You have now successfully removed MyWeatherFree malware from your device.

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Last Update: March 13, 2023