It's worth noting that Lavasoft claim that Ad-Aware Total Security also includes Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox which has been built in partnership with Sweden’s renowned SafeIT Security (which Lavasoft claim can even protect you from the reaches of the NSA). This will annoy some users who would prefer a fully comprehensive free version but at least Ad-Aware doesn’t nag you to upgrade.

In effect, they are the same but more advanced features become available as you move through the versions. Ad-Aware 11 is available in four versions Ad-Aware Free, Pro Security and Personal Security and Total Security.

They are different according to which version of Ad-Aware you are running. Under Ad-Aware’s Main Options, there are various settings related to basic operation, updates and an explanation of Gaming Mode (although this can be quickly toggled in the main interface and from the task bar).Īlthough Ad-Aware Personal Security is comprehensive and powerful enough for most needs, there are actually 4 other versions of Ad-Aware available offering slightly different functionality which something that users of Ad-Aware might find confusing under the settings under Advanced Protection. Under Protection Settings, you’ll be able to tweak the real-time protection and browsing options, although Safe Browsing can only be enabled and disabled, and not customized. The rest of Ad-Aware’s options are divided into two parts – the ones under Protection Settings (top right hand corner) and under Options. LavaSoft have beefed-up the power of the anti-virus engine by introducing the award winning BitDefender to version 11 of AdAware. Scans aren’t particularly quick, but can be paused if you find they are slowing-down your system too much. You can also schedule scans, a must-have option for a modern antivirus. The Custom option is particularly nice, allowing you to completely customize the scan with easy checkbox inclusions.

There are 3 initial scan options, Quick, Full and Custom. Ad-Aware offers lots of scan options, making things very flexible for the user.

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