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Comprehensive Protection for Advanced Users

Complete Malware Protection, Including Anti-Virus and
Anti-Spyware
Ad-Watch Live! Expert Real-time Protection
NEW!Genotype Detection Technology
NEW!Behavior-Based Heuristics Detection
NEW!Expert Level Rootkit Removal System
NEW!The Neutralizer Malware Removal Tool
NEW!Do Not Disturb Mode
Minimal Strain on System Resources
NEW!Download Guard for Internet Explorer
Toolbox Including Process Watch, AutoStart Manager, Hosts File
Editor, and ThreatWork
Customizable Profile Scans
Network Drive Scanning
Automatic Pulse Updates & Free Technical Support

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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! Expert
Ad-Watch Live! Expert gives you an additional layer of security by blocking connections to blacklisted IP addresses. It also adds process protection including behavior-based heuristics scanning, registry protection, and real-time network protection.
- Real-time process protection Blocks or suspends malicious processes and infected files that try to start or connect to your system, to prevent them from further integration in your system.
- 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 the threat or allow access.
- Real-time network protection Monitor outgoing network traffic and block connections to blacklisted IP addresses and known malicious websites to identify and stop active threats.
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
Rootkit Removal System
Expert level rootkit technology to uncover and remove even the most complex monitoring tools, stealth mechanisms and hidden code — preventing the most furtive tactics used to gain unauthorized access to your system.
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.
NEW!Do Not Disturb Mode
Stay protected while watching videos, playing games, or making presentations in full screen mode - without annoying interruptions or strain on system resources that other security software programs cause.
Minimal Strain on System Resources
Improvements to computer resource usage mean you have protection that won‚t slow your computer down.
The Toolbox
Lavasoft has developed a range of useful stand-alone applications to help you optimize your computer's performance.
- ProcessWatch View an in-depth snapshot of all running processes and quickly stop known offenders.
- ThreatWork Alliance Quickly identify whether suspicious files are safe or malicious - right-click any file or folder to perform an immediate Ad-Aware scan or submit to ThreatWork for analysis.
- HostsFile Editor 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.
- AutoStart Manager Keep your computer running smoothly by taking control over what programs start when your computer does - reducing the toll on your system that occurs when unnecessary programs are running simultaneously.
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.
Network Drive Scanning
Scan network drives so you can detect malware on any shared disks on your network, not just on your hard disk.
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.
System Restore Point
Set a Windows system restore point so you can clean-up your system without fear of obstructing your operating system — revert to a previous state in the event of a problem.
TrackSweep
Control your privacy by erasing tracks left behind while surfing the web on multiple browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera, with one easy click.
Command Line Support
Manage your product scans without launching the interface window.
NEW! 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.
NEW!Community-Developed Plug-Ins
Ad-Aware now allows developers to expand the functionality of the program by the creation of plug-ins.
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.
Automatic Pulse Updates
Protect against the latest forms of malware with faster, continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks throughout the license duration.

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