Adware is a form of malware that’s certainly not as harmful as system-destroying next page viruses or data-harvesting spyware, but it’s just as irritating and intrusive. It’s also often used to carry out unwanted tasks on your device, like recording the places you go to and displaying advertising tailored to those locations. Adware creators can earn revenue through the display of targeted advertisements without having to sell their product directly.
In contrast to many other competing products, Adaware Review offers only Windows protection. The free version does not even support Mac or iOS devices. It also provides 24 hour technical support for paid users of its Pro and Total packages. The basic package provides real-time anti-virus and behavioral monitoring along with automatic downloading and a strong fire wall. It does not offer web and email protection or any other extras such as a file shredder.
In the tests conducted by AV-test’s lab the program performed well. It was able to eliminate all known threats and block 97% of attacks of 0-day. These are impressive, but not as impressive as most powerful security suites.
If you decide to purchase the top-of-the line solution, Adaware Total, it’s worth noting that it’s 30% more expensive than its competitors. The reason for this is that the company has taken the decision to stop offering multiple tiers of protection and instead bundle their tools into one package. This means you only get one license, but you are able to access a wide range of privacy and PC maintenance features, such as the removal of tracking cookies and optimization tools to speed up Windows boot times, and the ability to prevent apps from accessing the camera or microphone.