Ad-Aware Free Anti-Malware

• Core Malware Protection
  A power-packed combination of our pioneer anti-spyware technology together with rootkit protection and advanced Genotype detection to provide proactive malware protection, including protection against spyware, blended malware, trojans, rootkits, hijackers, keyloggers, and much more.
• Ad-Watch Live! Basic
  Integrated real-time process protection blocks malicious processes and infected programs that try to start or run on your system, to prevent them from further integration in your system.
• NEW!Genotype Detection Technology
  Based on heuristics, genotype allows Ad-Aware to stay one step ahead of today's ever-evolving threats, as well as threats that have not yet been created. For in-depth information on this technology, please click here.
• NEW!Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection
  Extra Sensory Protection allows you to go a step beyond detecting known threats — the heuristics detection finds and blocks unknown and emerging threats and stops deceptive malware and cyber thieves before they attack your personal information.
• NEW!Rootkit Removal System
  Cutting edge anti-rootkit technology protects you from hidden threats and stealth attacks that are designed to gain access to your system by avoiding detection.
• NEW!The Neutralizer
  Advanced removal tool combats malware that attempts to restore itself even after rebooting your system
• NEW!Download Guard for Internet Explorer
  Most people are aware of the dangers and the risk when downloading files from the web. IE Download Guard provides an additional layer of protection that lets you download files on Internet Explorer confidently. If the file is malicious, you will simply be notified during the download process so that you can take action before any malware can infiltrate your system.
• Detect, Remove and Repair
  Ad-Aware intelligently cleans your system by removing all traces of the infection.
• Minimal Strain on System Resources
  Improvements to computer resource usage mean you have protection that doesn't slow your computer down.
• Easy to install & Use
  We know not all users have the same needs, so we give you the power to decide how you want to interact with Ad-Aware.
  - Simple Mode allows you to set and forget - by using our expert recommended settings, no interaction is needed from your part, making using the program as easy as possible.
  - Advanced Mode lets you customize all the settings as you choose, to tailor everything to your specific needs.
• Lavasoft SmartSet
  Let the experts at Lavasoft guide you. Lavasoft SmartSet makes scanning and cleaning as easy as possible — by providing settings for scans and recommended actions for found infections. All you have to do is set and forget.
• External Drive Scanning
  Scan your external storage device, iPod, USB's, or any other drives that you connect to your PC for an additional layer of security.
• Pin-Point Scanning
  Quickly identify whether a suspicious file is safe or malicious - Right click any file or folder to perform an immediate scan, or send it to ThreatWork Alliance for analysis.
• Automatic Updates
  Continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks.

For additional features and deeper layers of protection, please visit Ad-Aware Plus or Ad-Aware Pro. Not sure what version you need? View our full comparison chart for more information.