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Made by cybersecurity firm Lavasoft (formerly commonly referred to as Ad-Aware) Adaware’s goal is to fight the various types of malicious applications and privacy infringements that a lot of consumers aren’t even aware of. It includes programs that alter your browsing habits, courses that block the web page that opens your browser and applications that show annoying advertisements at the most difficult times. This free program also offers an array of extra features to increase security and keep your device running smoothly.

In our tests, adaware was able to detect most of the malware we tried to throw at it. However, it had a difficult time getting rid of some malware. It also comes with useful extras, such as a privacy monitor and registry scanner. It also includes a file shredder, advanced network monitoring, as well as an privacy watch. It is worth noting, though, that adaware doesn’t offer as much security as some of the industry’s leading antivirus tools.

Adaware’s participation in the AV Test lab tests resulted in the blocking of just 95. 4% of 0-day risks and 97% of known threats. These aren’t awful scores, but they certainly do not compare to the most effective security suites can accomplish.

Adaware users looking for better performance should look into alternatives. We recommend Kaspersky, Bitdefender and others due to their reliability during real-world testing. Some users might be disappointed that only users of the Pro and Total plans have access to online technical and customer support. On its website, the company offers a variety information and frequently asked questions.