Adaware

Apr 29, 2021 Adaware seems to perform some optimization to speed subsequent scans, but a second scan still took 40 minutes. Others have sped up the process by vastly more. Kaspersky’s initial scan took about.

  1. Detect and eliminates any adware, PUP/LPI (Potentially Unwanted Program), Toolbars, or Hijacker applications from your PC.
  2. Adaware Free is a basics-only Windows package which provides real-time antivirus, behavior monitoring and automatic scanning of downloads. That's good, but it leaves out some key elements: web.

The best free protection for your PC


Combining our legendary anti-spyware with a powerful antivirus, Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ enhances them with real-time protection, download protection and continuously updated filters against malicious URLs, providing top-of-the-line anti-malware protection for the casual computer user.
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Outperforms its Peers
Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ scored extremely well in both real-time tests (against freshest malware) and in on-demand scans (40,000+ samples). learn more
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Ad-aware

Fast Antivirus

It's a superfast antivirus that complements Ad-Aware's legendary anti-spyware.

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Download Protection

Scans your downloads regardless of the file format before they have a chance to damage your PC.

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Automatic Threat Updates

Adaware

Stay protected against the latest threats.

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Game Mode

Silent mode protection that allows you to play your games and watch your movies without being disturbed.

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Safe Browsing

Protects you while you browse the web by validating a constantly updated list of known bad URLs and websites.

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Legendary Antispyware

Ad-Aware is the world's most downloaded security software. 450 million downloads and counting...

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Real-Time Protection

Blocks or suspends malicious processes and infected files before they try to start or connect to your system.

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Pin-Point Scanning

Scan only the files or folders you want directly from their original location.

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Malware Sandbox Emulator

Emulation technology that helps protecting users from unidentified or new variants of malware.

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    ► Powerful anti-phishing
    ► Avoid online scams
    ► Safely shop and bank online

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It's New. It's Awesome.
Everybody says so.


Gathering awards from the professional reviewers and being praised by its users, the new Ad-Aware Free Antivirus + offers the best antivirus and anti-spyware protection for your PC. Give your computer the best anti-malware protection.



All New Engine. Best Protection.
Still Lean. Still Free.

Adaware

With a new and powerful anti-malware engine that is considerably more effective at fighting viruses and spyware, Ad-Aware 11 is the best, free antivirus on the market today... and it's smart enough to know how to manage its resource usage that you won't even feel it's there.
There are no perfect antivirus but Ad-Aware comes pretty close.



Complete PC Protection.
Total Security. Total Peace of Mind.


Top-of-the-line defence againsts malware and cyber threats, Ad-Aware Total Security provides all needed layers of protection for your computer and complements it with a complete set of data security features to keep your personal documents.




'SPECTACULAR.'
'...One of the most effective ... antivirus programs'
'Impressive detection rates'
'Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ erhält in der Version 11.x eine neue Benutzeroberfläche und auch...'


Outperforms its Peers

Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ scored extremely well in both real-time tests (against freshest malware) and in on-demand scans (40,000+ samples).
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Ad-Aware Awards

For almost 15 years, Lavasoft has been at the forefront of PC protection. View all of our awards and see why we are the world's most popular anti-malware software.
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Ad-aware Web Companion


Desktop Security

Unmanaged desktop protection for small businesses or corporate branches.

Ad Aware Lavasoft

Attractive multivolume licensing packages for Lavasoft's Ad-Aware product line, recommended for businesses with under 100 computers where the presence of a management console is not required.
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Managed Security

Robust endpoint protection with the convenience of a management console to help deploy and maintain.
Perfect fit for businesses of any size. Complete antimalware protection with centralized management console that gives IT administrators the ability to proactively protect their network.
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