Ad-Aware Reviews

"Provides solid and reliable protection with great flexibility available to the user.. combining leading detection technologies from the anti-spyware and traditional anti-virus worlds"
- Virus Buletin

"A versatile anti-spyware designed to join the ease of use, functionality and protection power into one accessible tool "
- Softpedia

"Ad-Aware scored a phenomenal 9.3 points out of possible 10 - better than both Spy Doctor with Antivirus 5.5 and Webroot Antivirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall"
- PC MAG

Lavasoft Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security | Total Security

Ad-Aware — Protect your Privacy with the World's Most Trusted Anti-Malware.

Lavasoft Ad-Aware Plus/Pro certified with windows 7

Ad-Aware Internet Security gives you the power to combat even the most complex forms of malware, protecting you from viruses, spyware, trojans, rootkits, keyloggers, password stealers, and much more.

Whether through standalone anti-malware tools or our all-in-one security solution, Ad-Aware´s advanced real-time detection technology and minimal strain on system resources gives you the power to use the Internet how, when and where you want — without the worry

Use the Internet with peace of mind as Ad-Aware actively shields you or your business from the latest dangerous intruders, and even from unknown and emerging threats using heuristical detection.

Increase your productivity and enhance computer performance by not only detecting and removing malicious applications that eat up memory and steal bandwidth, but going a step further to clean your system by removing all traces of the infection.

Ad-Aware Editions: Pro Internet Security, Total Security, and Game Edition

Ad-Aware Pro
Ad-Aware Total Security
Ad-Aware Game Edition

Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security

Every time you go online to check your email, pay a bill, or download a file, you are exposed to cyber criminals and their relentless attempts to infiltrate your PC to steal your private information. Get complete malware protection against virus, spyware, trojans, rootkits, blended malware, hijackers, keyloggers, and other potential cyber threats with Ad-Aware Pro!

Ad-Aware Pro gives you the power to protect your online security and privacy - so that you can use the Internet how, when, and where you want.

	Shop, bank, and make travel arrangements online Ad-Aware actively shields you from the latest cyber threats, including virus, spyware, password stealers, keyloggers, trojans, dialers, and other potential identity thieves.
	Stay safe on social networking sites Ad-Aware keeps your passwords and personal information safe to make sure you can socialize freely, without having to worry about dangerous intrusions and prying eyes.
	Download photos, music, and other files with confidence Ad-Aware’s behavior-based detection finds suspicious files and threats before they integrate into your PC and attack your personal information.
	Control your privacy Erase tracks left behind while surfing the Web – on browsers such as Internet Explorer, Opera, and Firefox – in one easy click.
	Safeguard your secure documents Ad-Aware actively shields you and your business from deceptive applications and cyber attacks.
	Enhance computer performance Conserve resources and reduce downtime by using automated scans to identify and remove malicious applications that eat up memory.
	Get Peace of Mind Ad-Aware cleans and restores your system after an attack to keep your PC running as new.

Ad-Aware Pro Edition Features

Comprehensive Protection for Advanced Users

Complete Malware Protection, including Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware
Ad-Watch Live! Expert Real-time Protection
Genotype Detection Technology
Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection
Expert Level Rootkit Removal System
The Neutralizer Malware Removal Tool
Do Not Disturb Mode
Download Guard for Internet Explorer
Toolbox
Including Process Watch, AutoStart Manager, Hosts File Editor, and ThreatWork
Network Drive Scanning
Automatic Pulse Updates & Free Technical Support

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Complete Malware Protection
A power-packed combination of our pioneer anti-spyware technology together with traditional anti-virus to provide comprehensive malware protection, including protection against virus, spyware, blended malware, trojans, rootkits, hijackers, keyloggers, and much more.
Ad-Watch Live! Expert
Ad-Watch Live! Expert gives you an additional layer of security by blocking connections to blacklisted IP addresses. It also adds process protection including behavior-based heuristics scanning, registry protection, and real-time network protection.

Real-time process protection Blocks or suspends malicious processes and infected files that try to start or connect to your system, to prevent them from further integration in your system.
Real-time registry protection Advanced detection of attempted registry changes, a favorite target for many malware distributors. Ad-Watch alerts you when a program tries to make changes to your Registry, giving you the power to block the threat or allow access.
Real-time network protection Monitor outgoing network traffic and block connections to blacklisted IP addresses and known malicious websites to identify and stop active threats.
Real-time file protection Blocks malicious files from entering your system, and alerts you to malicious files already on your PC.

NEW! Genotype Detection Technology
Based on heuristics, genotype allows Ad-Aware to stay one step ahead of today's ever-evolving threats, as well as threats that have not yet been created. For in-depth information on this technology, please click here.
NEW! Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection
Extra Sensory Protection allows you to go a step beyond detecting known threats — the heuristics detection finds and blocks unknown and emerging threats and stops deceptive malware and cyber thieves before they attack your personal information
Rootkit Removal System
Expert level rootkit technology to uncover and remove even the most complex monitoring tools, stealth mechanisms and hidden code — preventing the most furtive tactics used to gain unauthorized access to your system.
NEW! The Neutralizer
Advanced removal tool combats malware that attempts to restore itself even after rebooting your system.
NEW! Download Guard for Internet Explorer
Most people are aware of the dangers and the risk when downloading files from the web. Download Guard provides an additional layer of protection that lets you download files on Internet Explorer confidently. If the file is malicious, you will simply be notified during the download process so that you can take action before any malware can infiltrate your system.
Detect, Remove and Repair
Ad-Aware intelligently cleans your system by removing all traces of the infection.
NEW! Do Not Disturb Mode
Stay protected while watching videos, playing games, or making presentations in full screen mode - without annoying interruptions or strain on system resources that other security software programs cause.
NEW! E-mail Scanner
Keeps you safe from malicious attachments and images in your e-mail.
Minimal Strain on System Resources
Improvements to computer resource usage mean you have protection that won‚t slow your computer down.
The Toolbox
Lavasoft has developed a range of useful stand-alone applications to help you optimize your computer's performance.

ProcessWatch View an in-depth snapshot of all running processes and quickly stop known offenders.
ThreatWork Alliance Quickly identify whether suspicious files are safe or malicious - right-click any file or folder to perform an immediate Ad-Aware scan or submit to ThreatWork for analysis.
HostsFile Editor An expert tool within Ad-Aware that allows you to take control of your web navigation by adding, deleting or making changes to the Hosts File to create Web navigational shortcuts and to block unsecure and harmful websites.
AutoStart Manager Keep your computer running smoothly by taking control over what programs start when your computer does - reducing the toll on your system that occurs when unnecessary programs are running simultaneously.

Customizable Profile Scans
Easily create personalized scan profiles so that Ad-Aware only scans areas that you select. Save time by scanning areas where known malicious programs are located, or choose from 13 different sections to scan, including critical sections, only executables, ZIP files, and the Windows registry.
Easy to Install and Use
We know not all users have the same needs, so we give you the power to decide how you want to interact with Ad-Aware.

NEW! Simple Mode allows you to set and forget - by using our expert recommended settings; no interaction is needed from your part, making using the program as easy as possible.
NEW! Advanced Mode lets you customize all the settings as you choose, to tailor everything to your specific needs.

System Requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 600 MHz or better
RAM: Operating system + minimum 100 MB
Free hard disk space: 100 MB recommended
Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista (32 and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000 Pro

Ad-Aware Total Security

Optimum Protection Against Internet Threats

Ad-Aware Total Security is a new all-in-one security solution that combines industry leading malware detection and removal power with multiple layers of additional protection for complete security and PC health, including a firewall, anti-phishing, identity theft protection, anti-spam, parental control, backup, data recovery, system tuning, and more — giving you and your family the power to confidently work and play online with total peace of mind.

Ad-Aware Pro gives you the power to protect your online security and privacy - so that you can use the Internet how, when, and where you want.

Ad-Aware Total Security Gives You the Power To...

	Use the Internet with total peace of mind Advanced, proactive anti-malware protection combined with a user-friendly firewall blocks malware, spyware, viruses, rootkits, hackers, and other potential identity thieves. No more wasting money on separate tools or worrying about conflicting products — we have you covered with essential security, delivered with ultimate efficiency.
	Focus on your social life, not your security We keep you and your private information safe from phishers and other online criminals as you surf the Web, socialize on Facebook, download music, pass files over e-mail or your favorite IM program, shop, book travel arrangements, and do your banking.
	Protect your family from cyber threats Guide your children's Web use, monitor online activity, and block access to known dangers.
	Maintain PC health and performance Use system tuning features, and remove malicious programs that eat up memory — so you can depend on your PC to be in optimum shape at all times.
	Safeguard photos, music and sensitive files Options like online backup, file shredding, and data recovery means you have all the tools you need to secure and protect the information on your PC that matters most.

Ad-Aware Pro Edition Features

Comprehensive Protection for Advanced Users

Complete Malware Protection, including Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware
Ad-Watch Live! Expert Real-time Protection
Multi-layered detection technology
Expert level rootkit removal system
Do Not Disturb mode
Firewall
Anti-spam
Phishing protection
Webmail protection
Instant messaging protection
Web surfing protection
System tuning
Parental control
Online backup
Data recovery
File shredder

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System Requirements

Operating Systems: XP (with SP 2 or greater), Vista, Windows 7 (32/64bit)

Ad-Aware Game Edition

In the past few months, the amount of threats targeted specifically at gamers increased by 600%, according to Lavasoft Malware Labs. Game accounts, log-in details, and passwords are getting stolen, new malware designed to gain unauthorized access to your system is developed at an alarming rate — and as the virtual world grows, cyber thieves will keep cashing in.

But we also know that you would rather take the risk, than to have a slow system bogged down with some clunky anti-malware.

We've got the solution for you.

Ad-Aware Game Edition gives you complete malware protection without annoying interruptions or system impact — so that nothing gets in your way as you play.

Key Features

Complete & Relevant Malware Protection, including anti-virus & anti-spyware
Do Not Disturb Mode for uninterrupted play & entertainment
Minimal Impact on System Resources
Ad-Watch Live! Real-Time Protection, including Process, Registry, and Network protection
Behavioral heuristics & Genotype Detection Technology
The Scheduler

More Feature Details

Complete Malware Protection A power-packed combination of our pioneer anti-spyware technology together with traditional anti-virus to provide comprehensive malware protection, including protection against virus, spyware, blended malware, trojans, rootkits, hijackers, keyloggers, and much more.
Do Not Disturb Mode Stay protected while playing games or watching movies online. without the annoying interruptions or strain on system resources that other security software programs cause. Do Not Disturb Mode prevents security alerts, system scans and auto-updates while you are gaming, without compromising security.
Minimal Strain on System Resources Need for speed? Improvements to computer resource usage mean you have protection that won’t slow your computer down.
Ad-Watch Live! Expert Ad-Watch Live! Expert gives you an additional layer of security by blocking connections to blacklisted IP addresses. It also adds process protection including behavior-based heuristics scanning, registry protection, and real-time network protection. without the strain on system resources.
Genotype Detection Technology Based on heuristics, genotype allows Ad-Aware to stay one step ahead of today's ever-evolving threats, as well as threats that have not yet been created, to stop malware before it can attack your personal information.
The Scheduler Automatic Scans set to your personalized schedule to optimize time and resources. If used in combination with Lavasoft SmartSet, all you have to do is set & forget.