Adware is a type of malware. It is not as dangerous as viruses that cause system damage or spyware that collects information however, it can be as intrusive and annoying. Adware is also used to perform unwanted tasks on your device. For instance it could record the places you go to display ads specifically targeted to these locations. Adware creators can earn money by displaying targeted ads without having to sell the product directly.

Adaware review, in contrast to other competitors does not offer Windows protection. The free version is not compatible with Mac or iOS devices. It only provides 24 hour technical support to users of the Total and Pro packages. The basic-only package gives you live-time monitoring of your behavior and antivirus and automatic scanning of downloads and a robust firewall. It doesn’t offer web and email protection or any additional features, such as shredding files.

In the lab tests conducted by AV-test the program performed well. It was able remove all known threats and block 97% attacks that are 0-day. These scores are impressive, however they’re not as impressive as the scores of the most popular security suites.

If you decide to buy the top-tier solution, Adaware Total, it’s worth noting that it’s 30 percent more expensive than competitors. That’s because the company has taken the decision to stop offering a variety of protection levels and instead bundle their tools into a single package. Although this means you’ll only get one license, it does give you access to an array of privacy and PC maintenance tools, including the elimination of tracking cookies optimization tools to speed up Windows boot times, and the ability to block apps from accessing your camera or microphone.

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