Adware is a type of malware that is installed on your computer with no awareness. It can then monitor you to see what you search for and display ads related to the search results. This can result in an abundance of unwanted ads that can be extremely distracting and slow down your computer. It also poses serious health, privacy and security risks. Adware can be used to take your personal information and then sell it to marketers.
The company behind adaware is Lavasoft that has been in operation for decades and develops legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program is simple to installation process and doesn’t require you delete your current antivirus. Once it’s installed, you can perform a quick complete or custom scan from the main dashboard and execute the necessary updates to your product.
Adaware offers three plans: free, Pro, and Total. The free version includes real-time protection and download protection however it does not include blocking ads. The Pro version provides unlimited tech support, email and web security, as well as a strong fire wall. It also comes with a file shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
Ad-aware could block 95.4 percent in AV-Comparatives’ Real-World testing but only 97% of zero day samples. The results might appear good, but they are not exactly impressive when compared against the leaders in the industry. If you’re considering purchasing this antivirus, there’s an ordinary 30-day money back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.