Ad-Aware
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 Ad-Aware SE 1.06 Screenshot |
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| Developer: | Lavasoft AB Sweden |
| Latest release: | SE 1.06 / May 27, 2005 |
| OS: | Microsoft Windows |
| Use: | Spyware removal software |
| License: | Proprietary |
| Website: | Lavasoft.de |
Ad-Aware is a legitimate anti-spyware program from Lavasoft that detects and removes software on a user's computer that is determined to be spyware. It also detects dialers, trojans, malware, data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Browser hijackers, and tracking components.
There is a freeware version called Ad-Aware Personal, as well as two commercial products—Ad-Aware Plus and Ad-Aware Professional. The free download includes Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition, skins, help manuals, RegHance and the latest definition file. The freeware version of Ad-Aware is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista. Since January 6, 2006, Ad-Aware SE Personal is a part of Google Pack.
Since May 27, 2005 when version 1.06 appeared on Download.com, the program has been downloaded over 216 million times, as of October 7 2006.
Norman ASA, together with Lavasoft, offers the Ad-Aware Plus and Ad-Aware Professional versions. The main difference between the freeware and the Plus and Professional versions is the addition of real-time scanning. Real-time scanning means that users are protected when surfing and do not have to start the scanning of spyware manually, as in the freeware version.
[edit] System requirements
Processor: Pentium 166 Megahertz
RAM: Operating system + 24 MB
Hard Disk: 25 MB free space (minimal configuration)
Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 4 Workstation, Windows NT 4 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP (Home/Professional), Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Terminal Services, Windows Vista RC1 (5600)
Other: Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher
