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SUMMARY
Ad-Aware Pro is a comprehensive anti-malware product that detects
an extensive range of threats. It is capable of detecting
spyware, adware and even some viruses.
It is available with a free scan (free trial) and you
may download today.
   
FEATURES
Overview: LavaSoft
Ad-Aware Pro has a broad array of security features.
Although the name implies it only covers adware, it actually
includes anti-spyware, anti-adware and some
anti-virus.
This includes trojans, worms, keyloggers, popups, rootkits, ID
theft, hijackers, dialers and more. It also tries to
protect your PC from 'bad' websites when on the internet.
It can detect an impressive amount of malware, over 2 million
according to LavaSoft. Add to that the heuristics (behaviour
based) detection, Ad-Aware tries to maximise your protection in
this area.
It also features an updater to keep your malware list as current
as possible.
It operates in real-time and includes a scheduled scanner, as
well as the on demand scanner.
Ad-Aware Pro features a
System Protection Status "Dashboard"
screen with access to the on-demand scan.
The scans can also be customised through scan
profiles.
Pro V Plus:
Ad-Aware
Pro and Ad-Aware Plus are
very similar products, The main extra features of
Ad-Aware Pro are:
- Ad-Watch Live Expert.
- Network Drive Scanning.
- Command Line Support.
- Lavasoft Toolbox which include Process Watch, ThreatWork,
Hosts File Editor and AutoStart Manager.
System
Requirements:
This software is designed to operate on PCs. For more
information on requirements refer to the more information
button.
WHAT WE LIKED
Integration: Ad-Aware Pro
includes anti-spyware, anti-adware and some anti-virus,
amongst other features, plus an extensive range of malware
detections. It however doesn't have a firewall.
DashBoard: The
System Protection Status screen provides useful summary
information and access to other functions within Ad-Aware
Pro.
ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS
Vigilance: You may refer to our
Security Solution Summary as to the
importance of understanding how software security should be
complimented with your own caution and vigilance.
Free
Features: Ad-Aware Pro has a free trial
which includes a free scan.
RATING
 
4.0
 
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