Ad-Aware Plus Internet Security

• Complete Malware Protection
  A power-packed combination of our pioneer anti-spyware technology together with traditional anti-virus to provide comprehensive malware protection, including protection against virus, spyware, blended malware, trojans, rootkits, hijackers, keyloggers, and much more.
• Ad-Watch Live! Advanced
  Now integrated, Ad-Watch Live! Advanced provides active, real-time registry protection and process protection including behavior-based heuristics scanning.
  
  • Real-time process protection Ad-Watch suspends suspicious files and blocks malicious processes that try to start or run on your system - to prevent them from further integration in your system - giving you the power to allow or block the process.
  • Real-time registry protection - Advanced detection of attempted registry changes, a favorite target for many malware distributors. Ad-Watch alerts you when a program tries to make changes to your Registry, giving you the power to block or allow access to that program.
• 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
  Deep level rootkit technology that uncovers and destroys hidden threats.
• 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. 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 won't slow your computer down.
• Customizable Profile Scans
  Easily create personalized scan profiles so that Ad-Aware only scans areas that you select. Save time by scanning areas where known malicious programs are located, or choose from 13 different sections to scan, including critical sections, only executables, ZIP files, and the Windows registry.
• Easy to Install and 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.
  • NEW! 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.
  • NEW! 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.
• The Scheduler
  Automatic Scans set to your personalized schedule to optimize time and resources. If used in combination with Lavasoft SmartSet, all you have to do is set & 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.
• Hosts File Editor
  The Hosts File Editor is an expert tool within Ad-Aware that allows you to take control of your web navigation by adding, deleting or making changes to the Hosts File to create Web navigational shortcuts and to block unsecure and harmful websites.
• ThreatWork Alliance
  Improvements to ThreatWork Alliance allow us to provide the best protection possible against the newest and most relevant threats, through the help of our community of security volunteers.
• NEW!Custom Skins & Community-Driven Translations
  We now give you the power to make Ad-Aware your own. Pick a new look in our Skin Gallery or design your very own skin. You now even have the ability to translate the program and share your language with the world. Please visit MyLavasoft for more information.
• Automatic Updates
  Protect against the latest forms of malware with faster, continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks throughout the license duration.
• Full integration with Windows Security Center
  Get Ad-Aware protection and status notifications through the Windows Security Center.
• Free Technical Support
  Direct, in-product access to support. Get immediate answers to your questions by easily logging-in to the Lavasoft Support Center for e-mail and live chat support.

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