Adaware Review – Does Ad-Aware Really Work?

Adware is a form of malware that can be installed on your computer unknowingly. It can then spy on your activities to discover what you are searching for and then display ads that are related to those searches. This can result in large number unwanted ads that can be very distracting, and slow down your computer. It can also pose serious privacy, health and security risks. Adware can also be used to steal your personal information and sell it to advertisers.

Lavasoft is the company behind adaware, has been developing antivirus software for years and is a legitimate business. It is easy to install and doesn’t require you to uninstall your current antivirus. Once installed, you’ll be able to perform a quick, full, or custom scan and update the software on the main dashboard.

Adaware offers three plans which include Pro, free, and Total. The free plan offers real-time protection and download protection but does not have an blocking ads. The Pro version provides unlimited tech support, web and email security, and a robust fire wall. It also comes with an electronic lock, parental control and www.programworld.org/trend-micro-review file shredder.

In AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Security Tests, Adware managed to block 95.4% of malware samples, but only 97% in zero-day tests for detection. While these results might seem good, they’re not impressive when compared to the top performers in the field. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a thirty-day money-back guarantee.