What is Crawler Desktop Weather?
By Crawler, LLC
What is it?
Crawler Desktop Weather installs Crawler Toolbar, a web browser toolbar and extension that collects browser actions in order to redirect search queries to partners as well as provide advertisements. Crawler shares search histroy with thrid parties in order to deliver targeted advertising.
Why should I uninstall Crawler Desktop Weather?
Unless you are actively using Crawler Desktop Weather you should disable it from running as it utilizes an abnormal amount of system resources even when your PC is idle. It is also configured to autostart and run in the background when your PC boots. So, it is recommended if you want to keep running it, you should only use it on demand.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\crawler\weather\
Description from Crawler, LLC“Get current local and international weather information right on your desktop! View details about storms and traffic, graphic forecast, radar, maps and much more...”
Publisher about URL: http://www.crawler.com/products/desktop-weather.aspx
Other programs by Crawler, LLC
- Web Security Guard with Crawler Toolbar
- SiteRanker
- Crawler Toolbar
- Crawler Slideshow Screensaver
- Crawler 3D Aquarium Screensaver
- Crawler Desktop Notes
- Crawler Fun Ball
- Crawler Radio & MP3 Player
- Crawler Smileys
- 24x7 Help
- Online Vault by Crawler.com
- Spyware Terminator 2012 by Crawler.com
- 24x7 Help by PCRx.com, LLC
About Crawler, LLC
Run by Xacti Group Companies Crawler provides toolbar type programs for various Web browsers. In order to install any products produced by Crawler or Xacti, the Crawler.com Toolbar must be installed as well.
More about Crawler, LLC...Crawler, LLC web site: www.crawler.com
Files installed by Crawler, LLC
- pcthhook.dll (PCTechHotline by Crawler)
- pcthhook64.dll (PCTechHotline by Crawler)
- pcthhook.exe (PCTechHotline by Crawler)
- pctechhotline.exe (PCTechHotline by Crawler)
- pctechhotlinesvc.exe (PCTechHotline by Crawler)
- pcthhook64.exe (PCTechHotline by Crawler)
- app24x7help.exe (24x7Help by Crawler)
- siterank.dll (SiteRanker by SiteRanker)
- siteranktray.exe (SiteRanker by Crawler LLC)
Crawler, LLC policies
The following can be found in Crawler, LLC's privacy policies and terms of service:
“Personally identifiable information is collected if it is necessary to provide the Services. For example, when you visit our websites, performance and”
How to Automatically Uninstall Crawler Desktop Weather (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon 
in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button 
, this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called Crawler Desktop Weather by Crawler, LLC. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well Crawler Desktop Weather performs on your PC.)
Crawler Desktop Weather by Crawler, LLC
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall 
button and Boost will completely remove Crawler Desktop Weather from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall Crawler Desktop Weather (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall Crawler Desktop Weather. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Crawler Desktop Weather from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Crawler Desktop Weather from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select Crawler Desktop Weather from the list of programs and click Remove.