Adaware Review – Does Ad-Aware Really Work?

Adware is a form of malware that can be downloaded onto your computer without you knowing. It can then spy on you to find out the things you search for, and display ads related to the search results. This can lead to a large number unwanted ads that can be very distracting and slow your PC. It could also pose serious health, privacy and security risks. Adware is a tool that can collect data from you and sell it to marketers.

Lavasoft, the company behind adaware, has been developing antivirus software for a long time and is a legitimate business. The program is easy to installation and doesn’t require that you uninstall your existing antivirus. After installation, you are able to run a quick, complete, or custom scan and update the software via the main dashboard.

There are three plans offered with adaware: free, Pro and Total. The free plan includes real-time protection, download protection, but not ad blocker. The Pro version provides unlimited tech support, email and web security as well as a robust fire wall. It see also comes with a digital lock, a parental control and a file shredder.

In AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Protection Tests, Ad-aware could block 95.4 percent of malware-related samples, but only 97% of malware samples in the zero-day detection tests. While these results may seem decent, they are not exactly impressive when compared with the best in the industry. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.