Adaware Review – Is Adaware Total Worth Buying?
Adware is one kind of malware. It is not as destructive as viruses that damage systems or spyware that gathers data but it is just as annoying and intrusive. Adware can also perform unwanted tasks on your device. For example it can be able to record the places you visit and display advertisements that are targeted to the specific location. Adware creators can earn money through the display of targeted advertisements without the need to sell the product directly.
Unlike many competing products, adaware review gives only Windows security – the free version does not even support Mac or iOS devices. It offers 24/7 technical support to users of the Pro and Total packages. The basic package comes with live-time monitoring of your behavior and antivirus and automatic scanning of downloaded files and a strong firewall. However, it doesn’t include email and web protection, nor additional features like shredding files.
In the lab tests conducted by AV-test the software performed very well. It was able eliminate all the known threats it tested against and block 97% of zero-day attacks. These scores are impressive, however they’re not as impressive than those of the top security suites.
Adaware Total is currently 30 percent more expensive than other competitors. This is because the company has chosen to stop offering different levels of protection and instead bundle their tools into one package. It means that you only get one license, but you will be able to access a large collection of PC protection and privacy features, such as the removal of tracking cookies optimization tools to speed up Windows boot time and the ability to prevent apps from accessing your camera or microphone.