Adware is a type of malware that is installed on your computer with no awareness. It can then monitor your computer to discover what you are looking for and then show relevant ads. This could lead to a large number of unwanted ads which can be extremely distracting and slow down your computer. It also poses serious privacy, health and security threats. Adware is also able to steal data from you and sell it to advertisers.
The company behind Adaware is Lavasoft which has been in existence for decades and develops legitimate antivirus software solutions. It is easy to install and does not require you to delete your existing antivirus. Once installed, you can perform a quick, full, or custom scan and then update the product on the main dashboard.
Adaware offers three plans which include Pro, free, and Total. The free plan includes real-time protection, download security but does not include an blocking ads. The Pro version is more robust and comes with unlimited tech support, web and email protection and a strong firewall. It also comes with a file shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
Ad-aware could block 95.4 percent of AV-Comparatives’ real-world tests for protection however it could only block 97% of zero day samples. These results may seem good, but they are not as impressive when compared to other top-rated antiviruses in the market. If you’re thinking of purchasing this antivirus, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.