Adware is a form of malware that is installed on your computer with no awareness. It then monitors your computer to determine what you are searching for and then display ads that are related to those searches. This can lead to a numerous unwanted ads which can be extremely distracting, and slow down your computer. It could also pose serious privacy, health and security threats. Adware is a tool that can collect data from you and sell it to marketers.

Lavasoft is the company behind adaware, has been developing antivirus software for a long time and is a legitimate business. The program is easy to install and doesn’t require you to remove your current antivirus. Once it’s installed, it can run a rapid complete or custom scan from the main dashboard, and then run software updates.

There are three plans that come that include adaware: free Pro and Total. The free version offers real-time protection as well as download protection but does not include ads blocking. The Pro version includes unlimited tech support, email and web security, as well as a strong fire wall. It also adds a file shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.

In AV-Comparatives’ real-world Protection Tests, Ad-aware managed to block 95.4% of malware samples, but only 97% in zero-day tests for detection. Although these numbers may seem acceptable, they’re far from impressive when compared to the leaders in the field. If you’re interested in purchasing this antivirus, there is an ordinary 30-day money back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.

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