Ad-Aware Web Companion for Windows

Name: Ad-Aware Web Companion
Rating: 3.3 (10 reviews)
Author: adaware

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This app provides enhanced browser security, specifically targeting malware and search hijacking. It aims for a safer, lighter web experience by complementing existing antivirus solutions.

Pros
- Detects and removes search hijacker programs.
- Blocks unwanted search hijacker installations.
- Monitors and confirms search engine changes.
- Secures user's preferred search engine settings.
- Uses minimal system resources.
Cons
- Primarily focuses on browser-level threats.
- Does not replace a full antivirus suite.

Ad-Aware Web Companion for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 15, 2015

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.1.922.1860

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 8

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 20,020

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.3/5

10 User Votes

Installed without permission
Jumping JuniperFebruary 4, 2018
Pros
None. This is adware.
Cons
How did this get installed on my computer? I am VERY careful about what I install and only install known safe programs and never allow the adware addons to install. I am absolutely flabberghasted that something like this was running on my machine--AND CONCERNED. It's adware/spyware/malware, plain and simple. It got installed through stealth.
Summary
May such companies go bankrupt and rot in hell.
Seems to work
flyer0099December 21, 2015
Pros
Seems to do the job
Cons
Not sure how it got on my computer! I am usually pretty careful when searching and downloading stuff, but this appeared. I am thinking it came with youtube downloader, but not positive.
Summary
Only had it for a couple of days, but seems to be OK
Like what I see so far.
ransea70November 10, 2015
Pros
Great product. It's quick to setup, prevents browser hijacks and doesn't bog down my computer.
Cons
Can't complain.
Summary
Impressive for freeware.
Very good defence /protection.
weslodAugust 25, 2015
Pros
It's light weight easy to get along with and doesn't nag. It just does it's job.
Cons
Don't really have any, it has worked perfectly for me.
Summary
Excellent supplement for any browser.
HORRIBLE , DO NOT INSTALL ANYTHING FROM THEM.
oldbreadJuly 21, 2015
Pros
pros? probably yes you know you have to avoid lavasoft as a company after this
Cons
BROWSER WAS HIJACKED I do not understand where all these 5star reviews are from i installed only to have my browser hijacked to open new pages with bing and my usual search engines replaced with only bing this is fraud the title says ad aware but you get hit by ads installing this, before even activating it , wasting my time to fix the issues
Summary
fraud download only if you like ads i'm giving 1/2 a star because i have to
Ad-Aware is now only ADWARE!
ganerdJuly 15, 2015
Pros
none greater than any other antivirus.
Cons
There is a constant popup advertizing their complete package ... that is NOT FREE it fraudulent advertizing..
Summary
When ANY company is fraudulent you cannot trust them in your PC!
100% protected all the time
CookieAlertsJuly 6, 2015
Pros
Web security is always on the browser so almost everything I do online is checked. The rest, is caught by Ad-aware. The 2 combined means I'm always protected.
Cons
Not a thing.
Summary
Works great with my antivirus.
Best security i've yet to try
ShabbygingerMay 14, 2015
Pros
I use my computer for work all day long, cannot afford to lose my information to malware so together with my antivirus and web companion Ive steered clear of all online threats this far.
Cons
I don't want to leave all my web surfing to chance, so because my antivirus doesn't cut it for internet explorer I want that extra insurance only web companion provides.
Summary
OUCH. Browsers misbehaving ever since
kelsbo01April 24, 2015
Pros
None that I can see.
Cons
It was installed involuntarily as part of the Ad-Aware removal tool (general check no adware found). ESET identified it as a variant of Win32/Packed.Komodia.A, a potentially unwanted application - unable to clean. It seems to behave in the same way as the AdWare it is trying to stop so I tried uninstalling as my browsers would hang the PC for several minutes. Uninstall left LavasoftTcpService.dll behind and registry entries, Browsers won't function properly without the file.
Summary
Uninstallable Adware, Own Goal IMHO and left me with a headache of an uninstall task.
Free web protection
RosaOrte82April 21, 2015
Pros
Not much out there offers antiphishing but nothing out there warns you if another program it trying to change my search provider or home page.
Cons
It's only got a few features and each one of them are executed well.
Summary
The only free antiphishing software that also protects my browser from unauthorized changes.

Developer’s Description

By adaware

Protects your browser against the latest and most malicious malware attacks.

For a better, safer and lighter web experience. With hundreds of thousands of new strands of viruses created every day, Web Companion complements your antivirus and browser's protection against the latest and freshest malware and attacks.

The practice of search hijacking (setting a browser's search engine and homepage on behalf of the user and tracking their behavior) is alive and well. Ad-Aware Web Companion is able to solve this problem and allows you to regain full control of your browsers by providing four layers of defense:

1. Detect and remove known search hijacker programs.2. Block unwanted search hijacker programs from being installed.3. Trap changes made to your current search engine and asks you for confirmation PRIOR to the changes being made4. Extract the user's preferred search engine setting from the browser and secure it.Our program uses so little of your PC's power that you will never notice it's there. Gain back control of your browser today!

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User Reviews

Installed without permission

Seems to work

Like what I see so far.

Very good defence /protection.

HORRIBLE , DO NOT INSTALL ANYTHING FROM THEM.

Ad-Aware is now only ADWARE!

100% protected all the time

Best security i've yet to try

OUCH. Browsers misbehaving ever since

Free web protection

Developer’s Description