Adaware Review – Is Adaware Total Worth Buying?
Adware is a type of malware. It is not as harmful as viruses that damage systems or spyware that stores data however it can be just as annoying and intrusive. It’s also commonly used to carry out unwanted tasks on your device, including recording the places you go to and displaying advertising tailored to those locations. Adware creators can earn revenue by displaying targeted advertising without having to sell the product directly.
In contrast to many other competing products, Adaware Review offers only Windows security – the free version does not even support Mac or iOS devices. It only provides 24/7 technical support for users of the Pro and Total packages. The basic package includes real-time antivirus and behavior monitoring along with automatic downloading and a robust fire wall. However, it doesn’t include email and web protection, nor other features such as a file shredder.
In the tests of AV-test’s labs the software performed very well. It was able to remove all known threats it was tested against and block 97% of 0-day attacks. These numbers are impressive, however they’re not as impressive as those of the leading security suites.
Adaware Total is currently 30% more expensive than the competition. The reason for this is that the company has decided to stop offering different levels of protection and instead, bundle all their tools into one bundle. Although you’ll only receive one license, it does provide access to an array of PC security and privacy tools, which include the removal of tracking cookies, optimization tools for speeding up Windows boot times and the ability to disable apps from accessing your microphone or camera.