What Is Lavasoft Ad-Aware?

Lavasoft Ad-Aware is an anti-adware and anti-virus software compatible with Microsoft Windows systems. It is used to protect computers from spyware that may be running on a system without a user's knowledge.

Function

Lavasoft Ad-Aware is used to remove or quarantine identified malware and spyware such as keyloggers, trojan horses and brower hijackers from an infected computer system.

Types

Lavasoft Ad-Aware is available in Free, Plus, Pro and Enterprise versions. The pricing and functionality of each differs based on a user's needs.

Features

The free version of Lavasoft Ad-Aware can detect and remove adware and spyware. Other versions of the software are capable of actively monitoring a computer and scanning for viruses.

Considerations

When choosing which version of the Lavasoft Ad-Aware software to use, be sure to compare all versions and decide how many computers will be using the software and in what setting the software will be used.

Misconceptions

The free version of Lavasoft Ad-Aware should not act as a replacement to your current virus scan. The free version only detects spyware and adware.

Benefits

Using Lavasoft Ad-Aware will increase the speed and safety of your Internet browser by removing unwanted spyware used to track your movements on the Internet to deliver ads.

Resources

• Ad-Aware by Lavasoft