Adware is a form of malware that is installed on your computer without your awareness. It then monitors your computer to determine what you search for and then display advertising relevant to those searches. This can lead to a numerous unwanted ads which can be extremely distracting, and slow down your PC. It also poses serious health, privacy and security threats. Adware can be used to steal data from you and then sell it to marketers.
Lavasoft the company that developed Adaware, has been working on antivirus software for a long time and is a legitimate business. The program has a straightforward installation process and doesn’t require you uninstall your existing antivirus. After installation, you are able to run a quick, complete or custom scan, and update the software from the main dashboard.
There are three plans offered with adaware, including free, Pro and Total. The free plan includes real-time protection and download protection but does not include the ability to block ads. The Pro version is more comprehensive and comes with unlimited tech support, email and web security as well as an effective firewall. It also adds a file shredder, digital lock and parental controls.
Ad-aware could block 95.4% in AV-Comparatives Real-World tests for protection however, it was unable to block 97% of zero-day samples. While these results may appear good, they’re not exactly impressive in comparison to the top contenders in the industry. If you’re considering purchasing this antivirus, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.
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