Adaware Review – Does Ad-Aware Really Work?

Adaware Review – Does Ad-Aware Really Work?

Adware is a type malware that can be downloaded onto your computer without knowing. It can then monitor your computer to determine what you are looking for and display relevant advertising. This can result in a an overwhelming amount of ads that can be extremely distracting and slow your PC. It could also pose serious privacy, health and security risks. Adware can be used to collect data from you and then sell it to marketers.

Lavasoft is the company behind Adaware, has been working on antivirus software for years Website and is a legitimate company. The program has a straightforward installation and doesn’t require that you uninstall your existing antivirus. After it’s installed it can run a rapid complete or custom scan from the main dashboard and run the necessary updates to your product.

Adaware offers three plans including free, Pro and Total. The free plan comes with real-time protection, download security but does not include an ad blocker. The Pro version provides unlimited tech support, web and email security, as well as a strong fire wall. It also comes with the digital lock, a parental control and a file shredder.

In AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Security Tests, Adware managed to block 95.4 percent of malware, but only 97% of malware samples in the zero-day tests for detection. Although these numbers may seem acceptable, they’re not impressive in comparison to the top contenders in the industry. If you’re interested in buying this antivirus, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.