Adware is a type malware that can be downloaded onto your computer in a way that you are unaware of. It then monitors you to find out what you are searching for and display ads related to those searches. This could result in a large number unwanted ads which can be extremely distracting, and slow down your PC. It can also pose serious security, privacy and health threats to your health and security. Adware can also be used to steal data from you and sell it to advertisers.

Lavasoft is the company behind Adaware, has been working on antivirus software for a long time and is a legitimate company. The program is easy to install and doesn’t require you to delete your existing antivirus. Once it is installed, you can perform a quick full or custom scan from the main dashboard, and then run product updates.

Adaware offers three plans that include free, Pro and Total. The free plan includes real-time protection and download protection but does not include the ability to www.programworld.org/eset-antivirus-review block ads. The Pro version comes with unlimited tech support, web and email security, and a robust fire wall. It also includes the digital lock, a parental control, and a file shredder.

Ad-aware could block 95.4 percent of AV-Comparatives’ real-world testing however, it was unable to block 97% of zero day samples. While these results might seem good, they’re not impressive when compared to the leaders in the industry. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a thirty-day money back guarantee.