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Protect the private information on your computer with Ad-Aware, the original and most trusted anti-spyware program that thoroughly detects and removes both known and emerging malicious threats. The repair and clean-up of files after a malware infection is one of the main competitive advantages for Ad-Aware. Most companies today are good at finding and removing malware, but there is a final step of repairing and cleaning-up the aftermath of a computer infection that distinguishes Ad-Aware from other products on the market.

While our competitors are busy creating new bells and whistles that most computer users will never need or use, we continue to focus on developing a trusted anti-spyware product that is designed for real people! Ad-Aware Free continues the Lavasoft tradition and spirit by providing a no-strings-attached, full powered free anti-spyware product that is safe, thorough, and easy to use. This new version, boasting improved threat detection and usability features, reinforces why computer users continue to put their trust in Ad-Aware more than any other anti-spyware program.

Ad-Aware Free Anniversary Edition is available for personal home use only. Commercial use is prohibited.

Surf the Internet with peace of mind and let Ad-Aware shield you from dangerous intruders and prying eyes. Preserve your computer investment with regular scans to identify and remove malicious applications that eat up memory and steal bandwidth so your computer runs as smoothly as the first day you bought it.

Conquer the complexities of battling malware with our user interface that guides the everyday user through the maze of security threats, while offering advanced options for the specialized needs of IT enthusiasts and professionals. 24-hour access to customer support forums administered by Lavasoft employees.

What's new:

• Radically reduced computer resource use: Only 18% of CPU during scans - Improved 60% over the previous version, and markedly better than top competitors including AVG, Kaspersky, Norton 360, and PC Tools
• Rapid scans hitting 36 MB per second: Top scanning speed over AVG, Kaspersky, Norton, and PC Tools
• Behavior-based heuristics methodology to pinpoint the newest forms of malware
• Overhauled real-time blocking with the newly integrated Ad-Watch Live!
• Lavasoft SmartSet: Default settings based on our expert recommendations mean you are 'good to go' immediately after installation
• Lavasoft Toolbox: includes AutoStart Manager, ThreatWork, Process Watch and Hosts File Editor
• Real-time blocking and rootkit protection now also included with the Free version

More Key Features

• Advanced Engine Structure - Benefit from superior program flexibility and comprehensive scanning methods with Ad-Aware's program architecture.
• Advanced Code Sequence Identification (CSI) Technology - Boost your privacy protection with precise detection of embedded malware, including known and emerging threats.
• TrackSweep - Control privacy by erasing tracks left behind while surfing the Web on Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera, with one easy click.
• Multiple Browser Support - Choose Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Opera with expanded browser support.
• Easy to Install and Use - Effortlessly maneuver the complexities of malware detection and removal with Ad-Aware's user-friendly interface.
• User-Controlled Spyware Removal - Decide for yourself what to delete from your system and what to keep with on demand scans and malware removal.
• Extensive Detection Database - Stay protected with regular updates from the extensive library of identified and analyzed spyware.
• System Restore Point - Easily revert back to your clean system to recover from a spyware attack.

Free provides solid protection against spyware and other forms of malware. If you need more from your anti-spyware program, upgrade to Ad-Aware Plus with real-time protection and additional features.

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