Ad-Aware Personal Security for Windows

By adaware
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Download.com staffJune 4, 2018

Ad-Aware Personal Security combines anti-phishing features and Web-filtering technology to protect your PC against phishing attacks and online scams.

Pros

Real online protection: The Ad-Aware Personal Security suite provides protection against phishing and other online scams that can suck you in, even if you have virus protection.

Complete toolset: One of the best things about this software is that it provides you with access to a complete toolset in one reasonably sized package.

Clean and intuitive interface: Ad-Aware has certainly kept its software up to modern design and interface standards. Everything is well laid out.

Cons

Free alternatives: Similar apps already provide all the same features for free.

Bottom Line

By opening up a complete toolkit of online protection options, Personal Security has everything you need to stay completely safe online.

What’s new in version 11.8.586.8535

Ad-Aware 11.8 features:

Now Compatible with Microsoft Windows 10
Upgraded Active Virus Control (AVC) SDK
New Anti-Spam SDK
Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements
Improved Distribution of Definition Files
Easier Uninstallation Process
Improved Upgrade Process

Ad-Aware Personal Security for Windows

By adaware
Trial version
User Rating

Used Ad-Aware Personal Security for Windows?

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 3, 2015

Latest update: June 4, 2018

Version: 11.8.586.8535

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 8

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 65,120

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3/5

7 User Votes

Don't download
Bell_LucciMarch 3, 2015
Pros
ABSOLUTELY NONE!
Cons
If you are looking for an excuse to do a factory restore absolutely download this program otherwise steer clear. This program will install trojans/viruses as it's installing.
Summary
Two hours after scanning which found no issues, my computer shut down and would not restart until I put in my restore disk.
doesn't catch everything, need other screening agent.
Ralph20--2008January 30, 2014
Pros
catches 50%+ of threats
Cons
see above!
Summary
Made to fight against phishing.
NicezippyJanuary 14, 2013
Pros
It allows you to stay protected all the time and not in the last time it gives the trust to do banking and shopping online.
Cons
Nothing to add.
Summary
Bug fixes!
can not install in Win 8 in any compatibilitity
December 24, 2012
Pros
can not install in Win 8 in any compatibilitity. can not enter to website or forum - not have letters from they and purshase parole to account not work
Cons
not have any
Summary
Top contender
cablecatcherApril 12, 2012
Pros
had problems with PC, but after running this software it cleaned up my PC and I am now up and running like normal.
Cons
If ever necessary...I will answer this particular question later. Need more time to test
Summary
Feels & works Great !
April 4, 2012
Pros
-The price is right at 12$! -First time I see a snappy (fast) interface on any recent Anti-"anything". Feels really light. -Detected my browser trying to go to a advert (had this for months running avast 6) - "Shop & Bank safely online" feature blocked it, then a Repair removed it. Bye bye Avast! -Cool interface and simple enough right out of the box. I can recommend it to my mother :-)
Cons
Full scan took long the first time - I guess I should feel better protected.
Summary
Price is right. Feels light. Protected me from start. Cool Interface. Competitors should learn from this good move - i.e.: WE DON'T WANT BLOAT-WARE (Software bloat) ! Congrats adaware, you're on the right path to what WE the people want :-)
confused why do we have to have the antivirus as well
Steven LimbrickApril 4, 2012
Pros
None I do not see any as it now has anti virus in with the spyware. This is pointless.
Cons
Looks like their is no adaware as we knew it i.e malware edition. Go to the site and it is so confusing. Is their no longer a free editon just for spyware. We now have to download one with anti virus which if we already have an anti virus we cannot. So what is the point of AdAware now. This means I am now open to more spyware as I cannot use this with another antivirus. This stinks.
Summary
Bad move

Developer’s Description

Shop and bank online safely, stay protected against viruses, spyware, phishing attacks, and scams.

Built upon anti-spyware and antivirus protection, Ad-Aware Personal Security real-time web-filtering technology safeguards your PC against phishing attacks and online scams, allowing you to stay protected on social networks and giving you the confidence they need to shop and bank online.