Now Available: The 2010 Version of Ad-Aware
Power to the people! That’s the spirit behind Lavasoft’s new Ad-Aware launch, and that’s just what we’re doing with this release – giving you and all of our users around the world the world the ability to protect your privacy with full power over today’s ever-adapting cyber threats.
How does each new version give you new power to stay safe and secure online? To start with, Ad-Aware Free Anti-Malware combines Lavasoft’s pioneer anti-spyware technology with advanced Genotype detection, providing you with an advanced malware removal tool to combat today’s toughest cyber threats – rootkits, spyware, password stealers, Trojans, and more.
Still, depending on how you use the Internet, you may require more advanced levels of protection to keep you safe. How you access the Internet, as well as the frequency and location, may define you as a high-risk users that requires the best security protection available. Each time you go online – just by checking e-mail, paying bills, or downloading files – you are exposed to cyber criminals and their relentless attempts to steal private information. Ad-Aware Plus Internet Security and Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security provide advanced Internet security, giving you the power to combat even the most complex forms of malware with “triple threat” protection against viruses, spyware, and rootkits – so you have the power to use the Internet how, when, and where you want.
Plus, there’s still more: new community-based initiatives surrounding the release, including community-driven skins, translations, and plug-ins, put even more power in your hands to make Ad-Aware your own – whether you’re an Ad-Aware Free, Plus or Pro user. And, that’s just the start of what’s to come from the new MyLavasoft community.
Keep reading for a more detailed look at the features of each of the three new versions of Ad-Aware. Click each "more feature details" link below, for a list of key features.
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Ad-Aware Free Anti-Malware
anti-spyware + anti-rootkit
We have taken the security product millions of people know and trust one step further to give all users the power to protect themselves. By combining Lavasoft’s pioneer anti-spyware technology with advanced Genotype detection, Ad-Aware Free is your proactive malware removal tool, allowing you to combat today’s toughest cyber threats.
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Core Malware Protection |
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Ad-Watch Live! Basic Real-time Protection |
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NEW! Genotype Detection Technology |
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NEW! Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection |
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Rootkit Removal System |
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NEW! The Neutralizer Malware Removal Tool |
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NEW! Download Guard for Internet Explorer |
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NEW! Simple Mode/Advanced Mode |
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NEW! Community-driven translations, skins, and plug-ins |
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Minimal Strain on System Resources |
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Easy to Install & Use |
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Automatic Updates |
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Ad-Aware Plus Internet Security
anti-virus + anti-spyware + anti-rootkit
With minimal strain on system resources, additional usability features for added control, and power-packed advancements to our anti-malware technology, including advanced Genotype detection technology and a deep level rootkit removal system, Ad-Aware Plus gives you the power to protect your privacy and security online.
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Complete Malware Protection, Including Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware |
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Ad-Watch Live! Advanced Real-time Protection |
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NEW! Genotype Detection Technology |
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NEW! Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection |
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Expert Level Rootkit Removal System |
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NEW! The Neutralizer Malware Removal Tool |
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Minimal Strain on System Resources |
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NEW! Download Guard for Internet Explorer |
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NEW! Simple Mode/Advanced Mode |
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NEW! Community-driven translations, skins, and plug-ins |
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Customizable Profile Scans |
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Pin-Point Scanning |
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Automatic Updates & Free Technical Support |
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Full Integration with Windows Security Center |
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Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security
anti-virus + anti-spyware + anti-rootkit
Ad-Aware Pro gives you the power to combat even the most complex forms of malware, protecting you from viruses, spyware, Trojans, keyloggers, password stealers, and much more. Ad-Aware Pro combines the same efficiency and power-packed advancement to our anti-malware technology as the Plus version, but adds expert level real-time protection, added security options like the Toolbox, and usability features like Do Not Disturb Mode.
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Complete Malware Protection, including Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware |
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Ad-Watch Live! Expert Real-time Protection |
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NEW! Genotype Detection Technology |
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NEW! Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection |
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Expert Level Rootkit Removal System |
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NEW! The Neutralizer Malware Removal Tool |
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NEW! Do Not Disturb Mode |
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Minimal Strain on System Resources |
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NEW! Download Guard for Internet Explorer |
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NEW! Simple Mode/Advanced Mode |
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NEW! Community-driven translations, skins, and plug-ins |
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Toolbox Including Process Watch, AutoStart Manager, Hosts File Editor, and ThreatWork
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Customizable Profile Scans |
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Network Drive Scanning |
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Automatic Pulse Updates & Free Technical Support |
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| BY THE NUMBERS |
| For 5 years after its introduction on the market, Ad-Aware grew entirely via word of mouth through the Internet community. Thanks to the support of our loyal users around the world who depend on our software to protect their online privacy and security, Ad-Aware has now been downloaded over 400 million times. Power to the people! |
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| TIPS & TACTICS |
| Ad-Aware now has two modes that give you the power to decide how you want to interact with the program: Simple Mode and Advanced Mode. Learn More |
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| WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING |
| In a recent review, PC Magazine’s Neil Rubenking says that the bottom line on this release is that Ad-Aware “just keeps getting better”! In terms of scareware, one of today’s most prevalent online plagues, Ad-Aware blocked every single scareware sample – scoring a perfect 10 in the scareware blocking test. |
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