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Adware is known by many names--spyware, trackware, or even Big Brotherware. While producers of adware claim its purpose is merely to collect information about Internet habits in order to deliver ads tailored to a surfer's interests, privacy advocates are concerned about the potential misuse of this data.Where does it come from? Most likely it was installed alongside that free software widget that you downloaded just last week, without you even noticing.
Ad-aware identifies and removes these surreptitiously installed applications. Using updateable "reflists," which are sort of like antivirus DAT files, Ad-aware scours your system--including Registry and temporary Internet files--and looks for traces of recognized adware modules. When it's finished searching, it displays a list of what it found and lets you select the items you'd like to remove from your system. And when coupled with its companion program, RefUpdate, you're always assured of using the most comprehensive list of adware to search for. The main drawback is that some ad-supported programs, such as GoZilla Free, will no longer function if you remove their ad modules. If privacy is your main concern, Ad-aware will help keep you anonymous on the Web.
The latest release detects even more adware modules and includes several minor fixes and improvements.
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"Ad-Aware: now with ads!"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
Seems fast, and I like the right-click-scan option (which isn't new but is the only way to scan just one specific file or directory).
Cons
You have to "register" or it deactivates after 30 days. You can't add a directory or drive to the exclusions- only individual files- wildcards don't seem to work as far as I could figure out. It changed my default search provider in FireFox- and then put all the advertiser search results at the top! I thought that was exactly what it wouldn't do! Custom scan doesn't let you customize where to scan, only how and what to scan for. Installs "GFI Software Anti-Malware Service" ??? The company changes owners and immediately they start outsourcing... not a good sign as far as I'm concerned. Cookies should not be listed as a "threat". I'm sure I unchecked the "safe browsing" option, but still it was installed.
Summary
Like a lot of anti-virus software, AdAware is trying to be all things to all people, but I don't think it will be much better for that in the long run. I like to have a few on-demand scanners that I can install but not have running all the time. You can configure AdAware to "close" when you click the "x", but there are still processes running in memory. I feel like it is just going to become another advertising platform where all they focus on is getting more money. Also, they are trying to do everything- just pick one or two areas and be the best and then stick with those areas. They have a long long way to go before they will replace Norton, McAfee, or Kaspersky. If it was cheap, like $5/year I might go for it if it would include all the features and they would stop trying to sell me more ad-ons!
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"Fast, Solid detection and best version yet."
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
Quick scan is just super fast.
Fast loading, Light on resources, catches cookies, simple to use, nice browser add-on that blocks sites & much bad advertising while you browse.Cons
Full scan takes long.
Wants you to activate to keep the free.
Wants to change your default web search, though easy to switch back.Summary
Overall it's the lightest combo A/V + antispyware. Detection is solid. Makes you feel you are protected. The avast & AVG's of this world should stop and learn - we don't want bloatware - thanks lavasoft.
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"No perfect AV in the world but this one works!"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
So fast,I don't know what they done to the program but it feels so much faster now. Computer works like a charm after I installed the program.
Cons
No complaints , no nothing!
Summary
Fast and very effective scanning engine. I have used other anti virus software and Ad-Aware was introduced to me late in 2009. I will never e-mail, facebook or playing without this program. A nice product. First full scan took me 5 hours, but the second full one awss like a charm. Very fast!
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"Annoying Popups"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
The program's functions are solid.
Cons
Every time a little cookie or whatever is discovered, a CREEPING POPUP appears, informing me of my computer's near death experience. I have to aim really well with the mouse, or just wait 5 seconds, to close them. The high frequency of these popups makes them utterly intolerable. I also question the severity of these discoveries; no matter what Adaware finds, it's always a MAJOR THREAT.
Summary
I am uninstalling this annoying program.
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"It's good but slow"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
Pretty good it found stuff that Spybot could'nt find
Cons
OMG it's slow I mean 3 hours 30 minutes slow(Full scan)
Summary
It's a good program you just need a fast computer and some time on your hands
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"Good detector!"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
Fast and very effective scanning engine. I have used other anti virus software and Ad-Aware was introduced to me late in 2011. I will never e-mail, surfing or playing without this program. A nice product.
Cons
Scans are faster than the last version but still slightly long
Summary
Spyware sucks and you can use this great program to find and eliminate it. Efficient and not heavy at all on my system, superior quality and the customer service is more then professional!
When installing just follow the instructions. If you read carefully its very easy to instal. -
"I am using the free Ad-Aware and yes, I am satisfied!"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
Easy to use and has not slowed down my computer like other antivirus I tried
Cons
No complaints yet.
Summary
I think with the free version we only get the basic protection against the malware.
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"Good, effective!"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
Another computer in the family was having some terrible issues with speed and performance, and this tool took care of it all . A good alternative, in my opinion, to all free products.
Cons
Nothing, no cons.
Summary
After having a try on this I decide: this program is in between the best antivirus and anti spyware programs. I'm not saying the best but still. Surfing on internet now seems to be safely with it. The computer memory it is not at all affected by this program. I like to say also, Ad-aware does everything that high cost anti-virus programs do. Ad-Aware starts to protect my machine quite well at no cost.
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"Dependable, protects as advertised"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
Easy to install, good customer service, no problems so far.
Cons
None that I have found.
Summary
Would not hesitate to recommend to friends.
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"I "wrapped`" my lap in protection!"
Version: Ad-aware 10.5.2.4379
Pros
Keeps you informed of malicious websytes. Good small software and it has found several viruses that I didn't now I had. Once a week I start the program for a deep scan.
Cons
I had problems with Blekko but now I know how to get ready of it.
Summary
All my problems were fixed after I installed this software. Cleaned my computer, all bad stuff, and now the machine runs like a new one. A good program, but not speechless, basic protection, it certainly does what it says on description, has a lot of safety features.
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