Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition Features

 

· Ad-Watch Live! – Integrated Ad-Watch Live! real-time protection detects deceptive malware applications before they integrate into your PC and attack your personal information. (Free, Plus, Pro). Ad-Watch includes:
§ Ad-Watch Real-time Process Protection: Ad-Watch suspends suspicious files and blocks malicious processes that try to start or run on your system – to prevent them from further integration in your system – giving you the power to allow or block the process.(Free, Plus, Pro)
§ Ad-Watch Real-time Registry: 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 or allow access to that program.(Plus, Pro)
§ Ad-Watch Real-time Network: Ad-Watch monitors outgoing network traffic and blocks connections to blacklisted IP addresses and known malicious websites to identify and stop active threats.(Pro)
· Ad-Watch Live! Basic – Real-time process protection blocks malicious processes and infected files that try to start or run on your system. (Free)
· Ad-Watch Live! Advanced  – Real-time registry protection and process protection including behavior-based heuristics scanning. (Plus)
· Ad-Watch Live! Expert Includes 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. (Pro)
· Comprehensive Malware Protection – Protection against spyware, Trojans, rootkits, hijackers, keyloggers, and more. (Free) Advanced, multi-layered malware protection with anti-spyware and anti-virus. (Plu
s
, Pro)
· Rootkit Removal System  – Advanced anti-rootkit technology protects you from hidden threats and stealth attacks that are designed to gain access to your system by avoiding detection. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Detect, Remove AND Clean – A step beyond simply detecting and removing malware, Ad-Aware intelligently cleans your system by removing all traces of the infection. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Automatic Updates Protect against the latest forms of malware with free software feature updates and definitions file (threat) updates throughout the license duration. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Lavasoft SmartSet  – Get started quickly and easily by using Lavasoft SmartSet. Based on expert recommended settings, we have configured Ad-Aware to make scanning and cleaning your computer as easy as possible. No need to stress – your Ad-Aware is good to go. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· External Drive Scanning – Scan your external storage device, iPod, DVD’s, USB’s, or any other drives that you connect to your PC for an additional layer of security. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· 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, folder selection, only executables, compressed files, and the Windows registry. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· ThreatWork – Submit suspicious files to Lavasoft researchers for analysis in just one easy click. ThreatWork is an alliance of global anti-malware security volunteers actively fighting online threats. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· 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. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· System Restore Point – Set a system restore point so you can clean your PC without fear of obstructing your operating system – revert to a previous state in the event of a problem. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Substantially Reduced Use of Computer ResourcesTread lightly on your system’s resources with dramatic improvements to the memory usage. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Easy to Download, Install and Use – Effortlessly maneuver the complexities of malware detection and removal with our new, polished, user-friendly interface. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Pin-Point Scanning  – Easily identify whether suspicious files are safe or malicious – right-click any file or folder to perform an immediate Ad-Aware scan. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Background Scanning – Save resources by closing Ad-Aware while scanning your computer – keep working while a scan is performed. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Tray Application – Conveniently receive notifications and alerts and easily control Ad-Aware without running the full user interface. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Detailed Scan Logs – Conveniently export scan reports as text files. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Full Integration with Windows Security Center – Get Ad-Aware protection and status notifications through the Windows Security Center. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Free Technical Support – Get immediate answers to your questions by easy, in-product access to the Lavasoft Support Center. Get support from an extensive international network of Lavasoft security analysts and volunteers at the Lavasoft Support Forums. (Free). Get unlimited support from our technical and customer support experts at the Lavasoft Support Center. (Plus, Pro)
· Multi-language Support – English, Dutch, Flemish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. (Free, Plus, Pro)
· Behavior-based Heuristical Detection Extra Sensory Protection allows you to go a step beyond detecting known threats – the heuristical detection finds and blocks unknown and emerging threats by analyzing the process and assessing its behavior. (Plus, Pro)
· Extensive Detection Database – Ad-Aware now detects over 2 million known threats, with continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks. (Plus, Pro)
· The Scheduler – Automatic scans set to your personalized schedule to optimize time and resources. (Plus, Pro)
· Hosts File 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. (Plus, Pro)
· AutoStart Manager – Keep your computer running quickly with easy control over what programs start when your computer does – reducing the toll on your system that occurs when unnecessary programs are running. (Pro)
· Network Drive Scanning  – Scan network drives so you can detect malware on any shared disks on your network, not just on your h
ard disk. (Pro)
· Process Watch – View an in-depth snapshot of all running processes and quickly stop known offenders. (Pro)
· Command Line Support – Manage Ad-Aware without launching the interface window. (Pro)

Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition Features