How to Remove Accuweather From Your Computer or Phone? (Complete Guide)
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Issue:How can I remove annoying accuweather app from my Windows?
Hi! I installed Accuweather on my computer but want to delete it now because I've heard some issues with privacy. I need your help. Thanks.
What is Accuweather?
Accuweather is a well-known weather application. It is an application that provides commercial weather forecasting around the globe. It gives local weather daily and weekly updates and forecasts.
It is a helpful tool for some because it provides weather forecasts that usually save their day either from the heat of the sun or heavy rains. You would love to use it as well because it is available on most types of OS such as iOS, Android, and Windows.
Disadvantages of Using Accuweather
While using Accuweather is indeed helpful, it is still not exempted from issues and errors. Most users complain about how it quickly drains battery percentage and how it provides inaccurate weather reports.
But aside from those concerns, users are also bothered by how AccuWeather is sharing their information with an advertising platform. It bothers them because their information is being shared even without them knowing.
On the other hand, the company made a promise that they will the said malicious activity yet until now they still do it.
Note for Accuweather Users
The issue mentioned above is known to happen only on the iPhone version of the app and it has nothing to do with the Android or Windows versions. Based on a report, there are no suspicious activities that occur on the Android and Desktop versions so if you are using this app on your Android phone or desktop, you have nothing to worry about your privacy.
Thus, if you still wish to remove this application from whatever device you are using, follow the steps we listed below.
Methods on How to Remove Accuweather from Your Devices
Before we proceed with the steps, we also want to inform you that some people are not able to uninstall Accuweather from their devices because it is not really installed on their devices.
Though many of them thought that they have Accuweather installed on their devices because there are several pop-ups and ads notifications showing at the bottom left corner of their screen, it is not because they have Accuweather installed on their devices. It happens because they might have been scammed to agree on receiving those ads.
If that’s the case, you can easily resolve it through your Google Chrome settings or other browsers settings. Just simply block the site from showing unwanted notifications. For better security, we also recommend downloading tools like Restoro, because it will shield your computer from malicious websites.
Method 1: Uninstall AccuWeather Weather App From iPhone
- Search for Accuweather on your iPhone.
- Long press the Accuweather icon.
- Once you see the X sign in the upper-left corner of the application icon, press X.
- Then confirm deletion once the prompt appears.
Method 2: Uninstall AccuWeather from Android phone
- Visit Settings > Applications > Manage applications.
- Search for AccuWeather and tap Uninstall.
Note: For other smartphones like Samsung, AccuWeather is pre-installed so you won’t be able to remove it that easy. You might need other apps to root your phone and completely remove Accuweather.
Or disable it using the following steps:
- Visit Settings > Applications > Application Manager.
- Look for Accuweather and click on it.
- Click on Disable.
Method 3: Uninstall AccuWeather from Windows
If you are a Windows 8/10 user, simply remove the app using these steps:
- Launch the home screen.
- Find Accuweather and right-click on it.
- Hit on Delete.
After that, you can proceed to remove AccuWeather from the Control Panel. It will also work for Windows 7, XP, and other older versions of Windows.
- Visit Control Panel.
- Then click Programs and Features (or Uninstall a program).
- Look for Accuweather.com Desktop from the list.
- And then click the Uninstall button and follow the uninstallation guide.
Method 4: Disable AccuWeather pop-up notifications on Google Chrome
As we mentioned above, some users were unable to remove the annoying pop-up boxes showing up in regular intervals. Here’s how to deal with them:
- Got to accuweather.com.
- Hit the padlock icon located in the URL bar and then go to Site settings.
- Navigate to the Permissions section.
- Go to Notifications and select Block from the drop-down menu.
Conclusion
Accuweather is actually a good application if you need weather updates but you find it unnecessary or disturbing for you, feel free to use the steps we listed above. We hope you find this guide helpful.
If you want to keep your PC safe from malware and adware, we recommend you download and install Restoro.
RESTORO — is a patented PC & MAC repair tool & the only program of its kind. Not only it’s a registry fix, PC optimizer, or an anti-virus/malware remover – The RESTORO technology reverses the damage done to Windows or Mac, eliminating the need for time-consuming reinstallations & costly technician bills.
It is available for FREE. Although, for some more advanced features & 100% effective fixes you may need to purchase a full license.
If Accuweather is still not uninstalled — don’t hesitate and contact us via email, or a Facebook messenger (the blue ‘bubble’ on the bottom-right of your screen).
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RESTORO — is a patented PC & MAC repair tool & the only program of its kind. Not only it’s a registry fix, PC optimizer, or an anti-virus/malware remover – The RESTORO technology reverses the damage done to Windows or Mac, eliminating the need for time-consuming reinstallations & costly technician bills.
It is available for FREE. Although, for some more advanced features & 100% effective fixes you may need to purchase a full license.
If Accuweather is still not uninstalled — don’t hesitate and contact us via email, or a Facebook messenger (the blue ‘bubble’ on the bottom-right of your screen).