Adware is a type malware that is installed on your system without your awareness. It can then monitor you to find out the things you search for, and display ads related to those searches. This could result in a large number unwanted ads that can be very distracting, and slow down your PC. It could also pose serious security health, privacy and privacy dangers. Adware is also able to steal your personal information and sell it to advertisers.

Lavasoft the company that developed Adaware, has been working on antivirus software for a long time and is a legitimate company. The program is simple to installation and doesn’t require that you delete your current antivirus. Once installed, you’ll be able to conduct a quick, thorough or custom scan, and update the program via the main dashboard.

There are three plans to choose from that include adaware: free Pro and Total. The free version includes real-time protection and download protection but does not include an the ad blocker. The Pro version comes with unlimited tech support, email and web security as well as a robust fire wall. It also includes a digital lock, a parental control and a file shredder.

In AV-Comparatives’ real-world Protection Tests, Ad-aware managed to block 95.4 percent of malware, but only 97% of malware samples in the zero-day detection tests. These results may seem good, but they are not exactly impressive when compared against the top brands in the market. If you’re interested in purchasing this antivirus, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.

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