Adaware Review – Does Ad-Aware Really Work?
Adware is a type of malware that can be downloaded onto your computer in a way that you are unaware of. It will then track you to find out the things you search for, and then display advertising relevant to the search results. This can result in a large number of unwanted advertisements that can be distracting and slow down your computer. It could also pose serious health, privacy and security risks. Adware can be used to collect data from you and sell it to marketers.
The company behind Adaware is Lavasoft that has been in operation for a long time, and is the creator of legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program is simple to installation process and doesn’t require you remove your current antivirus. Once it’s installed, you can perform a quick full 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 version offers real-time protection as well as download protection but does not include advertising blockage. The Pro version is more complete and includes unlimited tech support, as well as email and web protection, as well as a robust firewall. It also comes with an electronic lock, a parental control, and a file shredder.
In the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Tests, Ad-aware was able to block 95.4% of malware, but only 97% during the zero-day detection tests. The results might appear good however they’re not impressive when compared with the top brands in the market. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a 30 day money-back guarantee.