How to Download and Install Ad-Aware Spyware Remover

If you use your computer online (as you are now), you should make sure you have the best protection on it, to shelter it against spyware and malware. When you are surfing online, your computer can easily be infected with numerous unwanted threats. This will cause your system to run slow and your private information could be at risk, as well. There are many ways your computer can easily be contaminated when your system is connected to the Internet. The best way to protect it is to install the most trusted anti-spyware product--Ad-Aware. This product is designed by Lavasoft and available in several variations from their website. For those on a tight budget, one of the available products is totally free. The following steps will teach you how to download and install the free version of Ad-Aware. You may not have all of the fancy options, but you will have plenty of spyware protection on your system.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with processor/Pentium 600 MHz or faster
• RAM/minimum 50 MB (100 MB recommended)
• Free hard disk space/50 MB
• Operating Systems: Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows XP (Home and Pro), Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 (Pro and Server)
• Web Browsers: Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher), Firefox (version 1.5 or higher), Opera (version 9 or higher)
• Internet access

1. Go to the Lavasoft Ad-Aware website (see Resources).
2. Select “Ad-Aware.”
3. Select “Ad-Aware Free” from the dropdown box.
4. You will be taking to the Ad-Aware Free product page. You can read information about the product here. Select “Download.”
5. You will be redirected to Cnet’s Download.com. Select “Download Now.”
6. A Security Warning Box will appear. Select “Run” to start the download now. You can also select “Save” to download it now, but install it at a later time.
7. You will see the file being downloaded, the estimated time left; the transfer rate and the percentage will be shown across the top also. You may get another Security Warning from Internet Explorer, requesting verification of the download. If so, select “Run”. The whole process should only take a few minutes. It will depend on your connection speed.
8. Once the download is complete, an installation wizard window will appear. Select “Next.”
9. The Software License Agreement must be accepted to continue. Select “I accept the license agreement,” and then click on “Next.”
10. Type your name and organization name (optional) in the boxes and select which users the application will be installed for. Click on “Next.”
11. Select the installation type you want. “Standard” is the fastest and easiest setup. Click on “Next.”
12. Selecting “Browse” can change the destination folder, or you can use the default setting (suggested) by only clicking on “Next.”
13. If you need to make changes, click on “Back,” if not – click on “Next.”
14. The program will be installed on your system. A window will appear offering you a license. The free version does not require you to register. Select “Cancel.”
15. Select “Finish” to complete the installation. You should check for updates and run a scan on the system.

Tips & Warnings

• While you are at their website, be sure to check the other Ad-Aware products available. You may want to pay a little to get the extra convenient options.
• If you are signed on to your computer as an “Administrator,” you can set Ad-Aware as a “Scheduled Task.” You will still have to do the updates and scan manually, but the product will open to remind you at a set time.
• Always update and scan your system at least weekly, if not more often.

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