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Adware, or advertising-supported software, is a type of software application that automatically displays or downloads advertisements to a computer on which it is installed. Most adware is installed unintentionally and results in frequent pop-ups or banner ads on the infected computer. Although some adware is legitimate, most types of... more »
Adware is a common technical term that is used frequently to describe malicious software that launches without your permission and causes unexpected computer functions. Adware can infect your computer in a number of different ways, and is generally downloaded from websites you visit that carry the adware. Having Adware on your... more »
Adware are the advertisements that appear in pop-ups or banners on computer screens. Clicks on the ads produce a monetary payoff for the software producers. Unlike malware or spyware, adware many times is loaded onto the computer with the user's permission. Information about the software is usually included in the EULA (end user... more »
It is important to uninstall adware to protect not only your privacy but your computer system as well. Adware is a software application that automatically downloads, plays or displays advertisements to your PC. Some adware programs may even display pop-up ads for fake anti-spyware programs that will do even greater harm. Many adware... more »
Adware is a piece of software which is used to track your activity on your computer, and then produce pop up ads that relate to your online activity. Often, adware is hidden in other software you install on your computer so you may not even know it's there. The result is lots of annoying pop up ads. You don't have to take it though.... more »
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Adware is software that is installed on a computer to place ads or gather statistics from user habits. Adware was originally created to help with... more »
Adware is software that, once downloaded to your computer, automatically displays or downloads advertisements on your computer. A particularly... more »
Adware is a type of malicious program that can infect a computer and cause various problems and annoyances such as random advertisement pop-ups... more »
Adware can be very detrimental to your computer. It can slow down your machine, keep you from being able to use the internet and even lead to your... more »
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Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used. Some types of adware are also spyware and can be classified as privacy-invasive software.
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Advertising functions are integrated into or bundled with the software, which is often designed to note what Internet sites the user visits and to present advertising pertinent to the types of goods or services featured there. Adware is usually seen by the developer as a way to recover development costs, and in some cases it may allow the software to be provided to the user free of charge or at a reduced price. The income derived from presenting advertisements to the user may allow or motivate the developer to continue to develop, maintain and upgrade the software product. Conversely, the advertisements may be seen by the user as interruptions or annoyances, or as distractions from the task at hand.
Some adware is also shareware, and so the word may be used as term of distinction to differentiate between types of shareware software. What differentiates adware from other shareware is that it is primarily advertising-supported. Users may also be given the option to pay for a "registered" or "licensed" copy to do away with the advertisements.
Adware can also download and install Spyware.
Well-known adware programs/programs distributed with adware
* 123 Messenger
* 180SearchAssistant
* 888bar
* Adssite Toolbar
* AOL Instant Messenger
* Ask.com Toolbar (Toolbar is automatically installed with many different programs, even after you uncheck Ask.com during the installation process.)
* Bearshare
* Bonzi Buddy
* BlockChecker
* Burn4Free
* ClipGenie
* Comet Cursor
* Crazy Girls
* Cydoor
* Daemon Tools - (Software comes bundled with the "Daemon Tools WhenUSave Toolbar" but can read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adware
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