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{{About|the anti-spyware program|advertising supported software|Adware}} |
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{{Infobox software |
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| name = Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
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| logo =<!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Home.png|Home|64px|Ad-Aware latest logo]] --> |
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| screenshot = [[File:Home.png|Home|350px|Ad-Aware 10 Free Screenshot]] |
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| caption = Ad-Aware Antivirus+ 11 Free running under [[Windows 7]]. |
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| author = |
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| developer = [[Lavasoft]] |
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| released = 1999 |
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| latest release version = 11.1.5354 <ref>{{cite web|author=By Lavasoft |url=http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/history/ |title=Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ 11.2.5952.0 - History |publisher=FileHippo.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> |
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| latest release date = {{release date and age|df=yes|2014|01|27}} |
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| latest preview version = |
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| latest preview date = |
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| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]] |
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| platform = |
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| language = [[Multilingual]]<ref>{{cite web | title = Ad-Aware Free Tech Specs - Lavasoft | publisher = [[Lavasoft]] | url = http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php?t=techspecs | accessdate = 2007-11-09 }}</ref> |
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| genre = [[Spyware removal software]] |
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| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] , [[Freeware software|Freeware]] |
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| website = [http://www.lavasoft.com/ Lavasoft.com] |
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'''Ad-Aware''' is an anti-spyware and anti-[[Computer virus|virus]] program developed by [[Lavasoft]] that detects and removes malware, [[spyware]] and [[adware]] on a user's computer. According to Lavasoft, Ad-Aware detects spyware, computer viruses, [[dialer]]s, [[Trojan horse (computing)|Trojans]], bots, [[rootkit]]s, [[data-mining|data miners]],{{citation needed|date=February 2012}} aggressive advertising, parasites, [[browser hijacker]]s, and tracking components.<ref>http://www.lavasoft.com/support/supportcenter/manuals/ad_aware/ad_aware_manual.pdf</ref> |
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== History == |
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Ad-Aware was originally developed in 1999 to highlight [[web beacons]] inside of Internet Explorer.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}} On many websites, users would see a tiny pixelated square next to each web beacon, warning the user that the computer's IP address and other non-essential information was being tracked by this website. Over time, Ad-Aware added the ability to block those beacons, or ads. Ad-Aware no longer makes the user aware of the ads on the screen, instead the program fights spyware, adware, viruses and other malware.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ad-Aware 10 Early Preview|url=http://www.lavasoft.com/mylavasoft/company/blog/adaware-10-early-preview|publisher=LavaSoft|accessdate=27 February 2013}}</ref> |
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In the 2008 Edition, Lavasoft bundled Ad-Aware Pro and Plus for the first time with an [[antivirus]] scanner,<ref>{{cite web|last=Hopkins |first=John A |url=http://download.cnet.com/Ad-Aware-2008/3000-8022_4-10844457.html |title=Ad-Aware 2008 7.1.0.8 - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com |publisher=Download.cnet.com |date= |accessdate=2010-11-09}}</ref> which used the [[Avira]] engine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/26025.aspx?p=3 |title=Page 3 - Ad-Aware Pro Anniversary Edition Review: Computer Security Articles at |publisher=Brighthub.com |date=4 May 2010 |accessdate=2010-11-09}}</ref> |
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and this arrangement continued for a few years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/52810.aspx |title=Ad-Aware v8.1, Powered by People Anti-Malware Protection |publisher=Brighthub.com |date=19 July 2010 |accessdate=2010-11-09}}</ref> Starting with Ad-Aware version 10, the [[Bitdefender]] antivirus engine was used instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122053525/http://lavasoft.com/products/compare.php |title=Ad-Aware Product Comparison |publisher=Lavasoft |date=22 January 2014 |accessdate=2014-01-22}}</ref> |
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== Overview == |
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{{as of | 2013}}, Lavasoft makes Ad-Aware version 10 available in three core versions:<ref> |
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{{cite web|url=http://www.tweaktown.com/pressrelease/2042/new_ad_aware_internet_security_from_lavasoft_puts_power_in_hands_of_people|title=New Ad-Aware Internet Security from Lavasoft Puts Power in Hands of People}} |
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# Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ |
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# Ad-Aware Personal Security |
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# Ad-Aware Pro Security |
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Two other versions are also available:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lavasoft.com/free_download/trial/ |title=Ad-Aware Free Antivirus, Antispyware and Anti Malware software. Free trial download. |publisher=Lavasoft |date= |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> |
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# Ad-Aware Total Security |
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# Ad-Aware Business Security |
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The latest Ad-Aware products have been completely revamped to the point where it has almost nothing in common with its predecessors except the core functionalities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://technojourney.com/freebies/free-ad-aware-pro-security-10-download-with-serial-key-giveaway/ |title=Ad-Aware Seucrity Pro 10 Review |publisher=Technojourney |date= |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref> |
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Lavasoft also offers volume licenses of Ad-Aware for [[business]]es,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_business_edition.php |title=Lavasoft Business Friendly |publisher=Lavasoft |date= |accessdate=1 April 2012| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101101150131/http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_business_edition.php| archivedate= 1 November 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> which is designed for use over networks. It has a central server console interface with licences for installing Ad-Aware Pro Security on the networked machines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lavasoft.com/mylavasoft/support/faqs/what-is-adaware-business-edition |title=What is Ad-Aware Business Edition? |publisher=Lavasoft |date= |accessdate=2010-11-09}}</ref> |
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Each version includes anti-spyware, antivirus, and anti-rootkit protection, as well as integrated protection against real-time threats. According to Lavasoft, Ad-Aware allows computer users to combat malicious spyware, viruses, and malware; it protects users from malware that takes control of a computer and can result in aggressive advertising [[Pop-up ad|pop-ups]], in sluggish computer activity and in the stealing of private information. The vendor says that Ad-Aware detects hazardous content on a user's computer, identifies the threat level, and then gives the user the ability to block or remove unwanted content. Ad-Aware Total Security offers extra features that the three core version do not, primarily: [[Personal firewall|firewall]], [[Utility software|system tuning]], [[Remote backup service|online backup]], [[data recovery]], anti-spam and [[parental controls]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_total_security.php |title=Ad-Aware Total Security by Lavasoft - Internet Security Software with Antivirus, Antispyware, Firewall, Parental Control and much more. |publisher=Lavasoft |date= |accessdate=2014-08-27}}</ref> |
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According to [[PC World (magazine)|PC World magazine]], an older version of Ad-Aware, the Anniversary Edition, could locate only 83.6% of malware in a comparative test carried out by the security firm [[AV-TEST]].<ref name="pcworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,71309-order,2-c,antispywaretools/description.html|title=Editorial Review of Ad-Aware Pro|date=13 October 2009|accessdate=2009-10-31|publisher=[[PC World (magazine)]]| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20091124095030/http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,71309-order,2-c,antispywaretools/description.html| archivedate= 24 November 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}} |
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</ref> However, as the article states, no such tests have been run on the newest version. Neil J. Rubenking at [[Pcmag|PCMag]] performed a lab test on version 8.3, where Ad-Aware scored 9.2 points, beating the previous top score of 9.1.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2366085,00.asp | work=PC Magazine | first=Neil J. | last=Rubenking | title=Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security 8.3}}</ref> |
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Ad-Aware installs [[Google Chrome]], which will be done automatically unless the user de-selects the tick-box in the Ad-Aware installation program. |
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==Market share== |
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Ad-Aware Free is listed as having been downloaded over 381 million times on download.com (and a total of 450 million times on the Lavasoft site, including downloads that do not originate at download.com) {{as of|2013|7|lc=on}};<ref>{{cite web |url = http://download.cnet.com/Ad-Aware-Free-Antivirus/3000-8022_4-10045910.html|title = Ad-Aware Free |date = undated |author = CNet |accessdate = 12 July 2013 }}</ref> however, since its primary competition is not downloadable from the same location, a comparison of relative market-share is not possible with these figures. |
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The paid versions of the product are under threat from more functional and lower cost, even free, competition such as [[Microsoft Security Essentials]].<ref name="pcworld"/> |
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==References== |
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[[Category:1999 software]] |
[[Category:1999 software]] |
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