Technical Report On Windows Session Console Weather
Threat | Windows Session Console Weather |
Type | Adware |
Risk Level | Low |
Distribution Method | Malicious sites, freeware application, rogue sites and more. |
Symptoms | Offers weather related information. |
Affected Browsers | All types of browsers. |
A Detailed Information About Windows Session Console Weather
Windows Session Console Weather is a deceptive application that has been designed by SoftMedia and related to Linkury. It is installed through PowerPack installers as optional. Its mainly offers weather forecast-oriented notifications are likely to draw your attention. Nonetheless, presence of this nasty application should not be ignored as they reveal that a PUP has sneaked into the device. The adware delivers lots of annoying online advertisements on each time while you surfing. It creates the following files:
It was reported to cause significant slowdowns in browser performance, making Web page load times much longer compared to a normal system. It creates the following registry entry or registry entries-
Intrusion Method Used By Windows Session Console Weather
Windows Session Console Weather penetrates a computer bundled with free software, such as converters, players or archivers, and so on. It can be hidden in the Download manager or Installation Manager. So, you should always follow the installation process carefully and must choose the “Advanced” or “Full” installation type to see the hidden elements of the installation. Don’t press the “Next” option if you are not sure in any component of the program.
Rogues Activities Caused by Windows Session Console Weather
Windows Session Console Weather pretend itself as a useful application and offers to weather related information. All these claims are fake and misleading do not trust them. It displays coupons and banners with a ton of ads. It generate profit for its creators by using PPC scheme. So, user be very careful while their working any online task. Thus, it is important to remove Windows Session Console Weather from the infected PC.
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Learn To Remove Windows Session Console Weather Using Manual Methods
Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete Windows Session Console Weather Related Files And Folders
1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.
2. For Windows 7 or Vista Users : Open My Computer and tap on Organize button on the upper left corner and then to Folder and Search Options from the drop down menu.
3. Now go to the View tab and enable Show hidden files and folder options and then uncheck the Hide protected system operating files checkbox option below.
4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.
- %AppData%\[adware_name]
- %Temp%\[adware_name]
- %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
- %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
- %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]
Phase 2 : Get Rid of Windows Session Console Weather Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers
From Chrome :
1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.
2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.
From Internet Explorer :
1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.
2. Now if you find any suspicious extension in the Toolbars and Extensions panel then right click on it and Delete option to remove it.
From Mozilla Firefox :
1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.
2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to Windows Session Console Weather related extensions to remove them.
From Opera :
1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.
2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.
From Safari :
1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.
2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.
From Microsoft Edge :
Note:–As there is no option for Extension Manager in Microsoft Edge so in order to sort out issues related with adware programs in MS Edge you can change its default homepage and search engine.
Change Default Homepage of Ms Edge –
1. Click on More(…) followed by Settings and then to Start page under Open With section.
2. Now select View advanced settings button and then in Search in the address bar with section, you can select Google or any other homepage as your preference.
Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –
1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.
2. Under Search in the address bar with box click on <Add new>. Now you can choose from the available list of search providers or add you preferred search engine and click Add as default.
Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from Windows Session Console Weather On Different Web Browsers
1. Google Chrome : Click Menu icon → Settings → Show advanced settings… → Content Settings… under Privacy section → enable Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended) option → Done.
2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.
3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.
4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.
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