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Keep viruses and spyware off of your computer for free

Keep viruses and spyware off of your computer for free

Vote: (722 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Lavasoft

Version: 12.10.234.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(722 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Lavasoft

12.10.234.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Includes three different scanning options for beginners and more advanced users
  • Features built-in protection designed to block viruses
  • Has a pause feature for stopping in the middle of a scan
  • Basic user interface integrates well into Windows 10 systems

Cons

  • Your first scan can take quite a bit of time
  • Not all features are available in all versions
  • Later scans can take longer than you want

Ad-Adware is an app designed to help you fight back against the spyware and adware that attempts to take over your computer. You can download one of the newest versions of this app today before looking for games to play or programs to use that might contain malware. The developers created the original app more than a decade ago and designed it to block spyware, but the latest version of the app now comes with protection against viruses too.

No matter how comfortable you feel downloading a game from a site or using a program that a friend recommended, you never know what might come inside that file. You might download a game that changes your tool bar or adds a new tool bar to your browser, but you might download a virus that takes control of your computer and spreads to other computers. Ad-Adware is a free app that lets you track down and identify threats on your system.

This app has an extremely clean look that integrates well with computers running Windows 10. It puts all the functions that you can do with it on the left side of your screen and lets you click any of those options as needed. One of those top functions is a scan that checks your total computer for any possible threats. Your first scan may take longer than you would like, but the app typically performs later scans much quicker.

Choose the quick scan to take a quick look at your computer without letting the app search deep into your OS. Using the full scan option lets the app takes its time and identify all threats lurking in your system. You can also use the custom scan feature, which is great for those with more experience. This scan lets you decide what the app will look for and where it will look.

You'll also want to check out the protection settings to see what you can do to keep yourself safe. Ad-Adware features options and settings for protecting your entire network, just your computer or your computer as you surf the web. This lets you know when you reach a site that uses phishing methods or when you begin downloading a program with malware attached. The app has a real time protection feature too that alerts you of threats as soon as it identifies one.

While there are a variety of paid software suites that will protect your computer, Ad-Adware lets you access tons of protection and security features for free.

Pros

  • Includes three different scanning options for beginners and more advanced users
  • Features built-in protection designed to block viruses
  • Has a pause feature for stopping in the middle of a scan
  • Basic user interface integrates well into Windows 10 systems

Cons

  • Your first scan can take quite a bit of time
  • Not all features are available in all versions
  • Later scans can take longer than you want