Adware is a type of malware that is installed on your system without your awareness. It then monitors you to see what you are looking for and display ads related to the search results. This could result in a an overwhelming amount of ads that can be extremely distracting and slow your PC. It could also pose serious privacy, health and security risks. Adware is a tool that can steal data from you and sell it to marketers.

Lavasoft is the company behind adaware, has been developing antivirus software for a long time and is a reputable company. The program is www.programworld.org/avast-antivirus-review easy to installation and doesn’t require you remove your current antivirus. After installation, you are able to perform a quick, full or custom scan and update the program by accessing the main dashboard.

Adaware offers three plans that include free, Pro and Total. The free plan offers immediate protection against downloads and viruses but does not include the ability to block ads. The Pro version is more robust and comes with unlimited technical support, web and email protection and a powerful firewall. It also adds a file shredder, digital lock and parental controls.

Ad-aware was able to block 95.4 percent in AV-Comparatives’ Real-World test for protection however, it was unable to block 97% of zero-day test samples. While these results may seem adequate, they’re not impressive when compared with the best in the field. If you’re thinking of purchasing this antivirus, there is an ordinary 30-day money back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.