Adware is a kind of malware that is installed on your computer with no knowledge. It then monitors your computer to find out what you are searching for and then display relevant advertisements. This can lead to an abundance of unwanted ads that can be extremely distracting and slow down your computer. It can also pose serious security health, privacy, and security risk. Adware is a tool that can steal data from you and then sell it to marketers.

Lavasoft is the company behind Adaware, has been creating antivirus software for years and is a legitimate company. It is a simple installation process and doesn’t require you uninstall your existing antivirus. Once the program is installed, you can run a fast, full or custom scan from the main dashboard and execute product updates.

There are three plans to choose from with Adaware: free, Pro and Total. The free plan offers real-time protection, download protection however it does not include the ad blocker. The Pro version offers unlimited tech support, web www.programworld.org/zemana-antimalware-review and email security as well as a robust fire wall. It also comes with an electronic lock, a parental control and a file shredder.

In the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Tests, Ad-aware managed to block 95.4% of malware-related samples, but only 97% in the zero-day tests for detection. These results may seem good however they’re not that impressive when compared to the best in the field. If you’re interested in buying this antivirus, there’s an ordinary 30-day money back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.