Adaware, a product from cybersecurity provider Lavasoft, (formerly known as Ad-Aware) It was created to fight the various types of privacy-related threats and rogue applications official source of which the majority of users are unaware. Adaware consists of programs that track your browsing habits, applications that reroute the browser’s homepage and apps that display irritating ads at the most inappropriate times. This free software also provides an array of additional security features that will help you stay safe and keep your device working smoothly.

In our tests, adaware was able to detect the majority of malware we tossed at it. It did have trouble removing some malware, however. The program does include a number of helpful extras such as a privacy monitor an adaware registry scanner, file shredder, and advanced monitoring of networks. It’s worth noting however, that adaware can’t provide as much protection as some of the top antivirus tools in the industry.

The last time adaware took part in AV-Test lab tests, it managed to block only ninety-five. 4percent of threats that are 0-day and 97% of known risks. These aren’t bad numbers but they’re far from being near the top security suites.

People who want adsware to perform better, should look at the alternatives. We recommend Kaspersky, Bitdefender and others due to their reliability in real-world testing. Some users may be disappointed to find that only users of the Pro and Total plans have access to online technical and customer support. The company does offer a variety of information and Frequently Asked Questions on its website, though.