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Adware is one kind of malware. It’s not as malicious as viruses that cause system damage or spyware that gathers data but it is just as annoying and disruptive. Adware can also perform unwelcome tasks on your device. For example it can be able to record the locations you visit to show ads that are specific to these locations. Adware creators earn money by displaying ads that are targeted without having to sell the product directly.
In contrast to many other competing products, Adaware review provides only Windows protection – the free version doesn’t support Mac or iOS devices. It only provides 24/7 technical support to paid users of the Total and Pro packages. The basic package includes real-time anti-virus and behavioral monitoring along with automatic downloading and a robust fire barrier. However, it doesn’t provide email and web protection, or additional features like shredding files.
In the lab tests conducted by AV-test The software performed well. It was able remove all known threats and block 97% 0-day attacks. These scores are impressive, but not as impressive as those of the leading security suites.
If you choose to buy the top-tier solution, Adaware Total, it’s worth noting that it’s currently 30 percent more expensive than its competitors. This is due to the fact that the company decided to stop offering multiple levels of protection, and instead bundles all their tools into one package. Although you’ll only have one license, it does provide access to a huge collection of PC security and privacy tools, such as the removal of tracking cookies optimization tools that speed up Windows boot times as well as the ability to disable apps from accessing your microphone or camera.