Adware is a type of malware that's certainly not as sinister as system-destroying viruses or spyware that harvest data, but it's equally infuriating and disruptive. It's also used to perform unwanted tasks on your device, such as recording the places you visit and then displaying ads that are specific to specific locations. This is an excellent way for creators of adsware to earn money without selling their product directly.

Adaware review, unlike other competing products does not offer Windows protection. The free version does not support Mac or iOS devices. It also offers 24/7 technical support for paid users of its Pro and Total packages. The basic-only package gives you real-time antivirus and behavior monitoring, along with automatic scanning of downloaded files as well as a robust firewall. It does not offer web and email protection as well as any other features malwarebytes review such as a file shredder.

The software did well in the lab tests of AV-test. It was able to eliminate all known threats and block 97% of attacks with a 0-day duration. These scores are impressive but not as high as the top security suites.

Adaware Total is currently 30% more expensive than the rival. That's because the company has taken the decision to stop offering different levels of protection and instead bundle their tools into one package. Although you'll only be able to purchase one license, it does give you access to an array of privacy and PC maintenance tools, including the elimination of tracking cookies optimization tools for speeding up Windows boot times, and the ability to disable apps from accessing your camera or microphone.