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Very good
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"I had the free but now good investment!"
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
Doesn't slow your computer down like most other antivirus programs and the online browsing seems to be more secure now. Simple installation nothing hard. I'm not sorry for the money I paid, until now this software it does what it supposed to do.
Cons
Need to be more faster in-depth scanning.
Summary
A product with a great reputation!
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"Finished the trial, got the pro!"
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
Ad-Aware, the Pro Edition is almost too good to be true. The customized scan and active protection let you tailor your protection level to your liking. It helps you clean up the clutter of annoying things you don't know you have, runs very smoothly,an it can find the real bad stuff in your machine. Efficient and not heavy at all on my system, superior quality and good customer service.
Cons
Still looking!
Summary
Be sure you are protected because Ad-Aware runs very smooth in backround!
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"Tech Support seems to have a hidden agenda."
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
This company has been around long enough to have learned how to protect computers.
Cons
Tech support seems to be trying to make extra money for the company. This is a repeat of my review in the "Free" version.
Summary
I have few recommendations for my customers and this is definately NOT one of them.
I have been working with computers for over 35 years, and today I was supporting one of my customers who was complaining of numerous BSODs on their computer. One of the things that I found is that they had both Ad-Aware Pro and Norton 360 installed in the computer. I removed both and installed Microsoft Security Essentials, after I scanned for infections and applied all Microsoft Security updates. After verifying that there were no infections and all the updates were properly installed, I let the computer run for over a day and a half. It ran without incident. Because of this, I returned the computer to the customer and re-installed the Ad-Aware since they had purchased it. Of course, I uninstalled MSE.
I couldn't quickly find where I could enter their activation code, and since she couldn't remember her login to the Ad-Aware site, we attempted to have it emailed "immediately". Of course, it didn't arrive in anything close to a timely fashion, so we called the toll free number listed on her printed sales confirmation. This number was not available from either my cell phone or her land line, both located on the west coast of Florida. I then navigated to the Ad-Aware Pro site and found a different number to call for "Free Install & Setup Assistance". I told the agent, obviously foreign, that we had re-installed the application and we only needed to activate the software. The technician said that he would need to remotely take control of the machine and after establishing a connection, he proceeded to open the event viewer. He stated that he could not activate the software until every entry that was a warning or an error was corrected as it would harm the computer if the product was activated. He directed me to take it to Geek Squad or somewhere else to have it repaired and that only a "Microsoft Certified System Engineer" could fix it. He also said that HE could fix all of the problems over this connection for a fee of $70.00, and that it would run as if it were new. I told him (falsely) that I was Certified and that is why I was there (I was a Windows 3.1 MCP). He completely ignored that and insisted that either we would have to have it fixed at the afforementioned places which would take 2 - 3 days, or he could do it today. I told him that we would just contact Customer Service and get her money back and uninstall the product. I then hung up on him.
Upon reboot, we were presented with the register "nag" screen and I chose the "Free" version. It asked for our license key, and I entered the one on her confirmation. It surprised me when it said that her Ad-Aware PRO was now activated.
This experience has taught me of how NOT to conduct business, and I will NEVER recommend this software to anyone! -
"It works awesome."
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
Doesn't seem to be a resource hog, an easy to use program with very smooth functions, scans well, and very inexpensive! (pro version)
Cons
Relatively none.
Summary
Very cool and graphically well enough designed environment.
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"Absolutely what I needed"
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
An excellent software and I do not have problem with it at all.Keeps my computer clean and safe & It works like its supposed to work.
Cons
No way my friends!
Summary
My final conclusion: ad-aware it's a good program. Very effective at blocking viruses.
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"Amazing I upgraded to Pro 1 week after getting the free"
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
Flawless program! I love the shop and bank safely feature cause it blocks all advertising and bad sites. I was prompted with a safety warning twice so far that prevented me from going into danger zones. I have not experienced any attacks or other problems since Ad-Aware.
Cons
Still looking for cons
Summary
Ad-Aware has won my vote and infinite support. Does everything its supposed to in the background and efficiently. Now if only Adobe took a lesson from Ad-Aware and came out with stable software that doesn't crash I would be one happy person! Obviously that's too much to ask for though :p
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"Never thought i would find one i actually would buy"
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
tried the free version and had the pro trial version and liked them all. so i decided (despite my sticking to free software all these years ) to pay for the pro version and upgrade. i still think this was the right decision.
Cons
I would only ask that they change the exclamation mark in the notification center to a checkmark when status is safe.
Summary
you have gained a loyal user out of me. keep providing excellent support and i will keep renewing.
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"just upgraded. Had to let everyone know how good it is"
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
tremendous improvements over my last antivirus that I used. upgraded ad-aware to Pro and havent looked back since.
Cons
have yet to find any
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"Truly great"
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
so easy it basically runs itself. customize your settings as you choose and let it do the rest while you rest easy. best expense you can ask for in terms of software.
Cons
hardly any
Summary
i was pleasently surprised at how much bad stuff it found that my other antivirus didn't. that was close!
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"Easy to use and keeps me protected"
Version: Ad-Aware Pro Security 10
Pros
Just upgraded to the Pro version, best dollars I have spent in a long time. hasn't slowed down my pc and I feel protected while i use my computer. that alone is worth the money.
Cons
some very minor bugs
Summary
As I said, I'm very happy
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